Licensed Emergency Veterinary Technician – 24/7 Critical Care

Ethos Veterinary Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision - Multiple健康计划

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

HSA

401(k) with employer match

Discounted Employee Pet Insurance

License fees covered

Continuing Education Allowance: $1,000

Paid Time Off

VetBloom Learning platform access

In depth tier training program

Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship

Monthly in-house CE

And more!

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for full-time emergency care, with 3 twelve-hour day shifts per week and 7am-7pm coverage.

You will assist veterinarians, monitor anesthesia, manage lab work, and educate clients, in a fast-paced, compassionate hospital that operates 24/7 in a newer facility.

Join a collaborative team that values patient care, safety, and ongoing learning with CE opportunities and supportive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Michigan or eligible for Michigan license transfer.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) is required.
• Ability to stay calm, think critically, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment.
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care and providing compassionate, five-star service to clients during stressful moments.
• Collaborative, team-first mindset with flexibility to thrive in a dynamic hospital setting.
• Desire to be part of a cohesive, hardworking team that supports one another while providing outstanding emergency veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
• Apply strong technical skills, including IV catheter placement, medication administration, and monitoring of hospitalized patients.
• Perform and monitor anesthesia using ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂, and NIBP.
• Assist with surgical procedures and provide post-operative patient care.
• Collect, handle, and prepare laboratory samples and utilize in-house diagnostic equipment.
• Document patient histories accurately and maintain up-to-date medical records within the PIMS system (EzyVet).
• Keep thorough and accurate communication logs, manage department voicemail, client callbacks, and documentation.
• Educate and communicate with clients about pet condition, treatment plan, and follow-up care.
• Help maintain hospital cleanliness, adhere to safety protocols, and assist with inventory.
• Develop advanced skills and apply them to their fullest potential.
• Participate in clinical trials, contributing to advancements in veterinary medicine and the future of pet health.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Calm under pressure

Team player

English fluency

Education

Michigan LVT license transfer eligible

Job description

Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for full-time emergency care, with 3 twelve-hour day shifts per week and 7am-7pm coverage.

You will assist veterinarians, monitor anesthesia, manage lab work, and educate clients, in a fast-paced, compassionate hospital that operates 24/7 in a newer facility.

Join a collaborative team that values patient care, safety, and ongoing learning with CE opportunities and supportive benefits.