Licensed Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health; Poulsbo (WA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Shift differentials

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Zusammenfassung

Animal Emergency and Specialty Center in Poulsbo, WA is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (Emergency & Critical Care) to join our 24/7 team. This full-time opportunity offers competitive pay, shift differentials, and potential $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

You will work alongside emergency doctors and specialists, monitor critical patients, assist in procedures, and mentor support staff. Washington licensure or eligibility is required; fluent English is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential in good standing or ability to obtain Washington licensure.
• Emergency, critical care, or specialty experience preferred but not required.
• Strong technical and patient care skills with the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.

Aufgaben

• Provide exceptional nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients.
• Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Monitor hospitalized and intensive care patients.
• Administer medications, treatments, and fluid therapy as directed.
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and patient monitoring.
• Support anesthesia and sedation procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Mentor and support fellow technicians and assistants.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Kenntnisse

Emergency & Critical Care

Teamwork

English proficiency

Calm under pressure

Jobbeschreibung

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Emergency & Critical Care)

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Poulsbo, WA

$29.00–$38.00/hr + Shift Differentials + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Full-time opportunity in Poulsbo, WA

Schedule: Full-time and part-time opportunities available. Hospital operates 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Swing Shift: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM. Overnight Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM. Weekend availability preferred.

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys critical thinking, and wants to continue advancing your technical skills? Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care LVT to join our collaborative team of emergency and specialty professionals.

Why Join Animal Emergency and Specialty Center (AESC)

At Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll work alongside experienced emergency doctors and specialists while gaining exposure to a diverse caseload and advanced veterinary medicine. Whether you are looking to deepen your emergency medicine experience, work alongside specialists, or contribute to a positive and supportive hospital culture, we provide the mentorship, resources, and caseload to help you grow. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and creating an environment where every team member's voice is heard.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide exceptional nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients
• Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments
• Monitor hospitalized and intensive care patients
• Administer medications, treatments, and fluid therapy as directed
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and patient monitoring
• Support anesthesia and sedation procedures as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Mentor and support fellow technicians and assistants
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential in good standing or ability to obtain Washington licensure
• Emergency, critical care, or specialty experience preferred but not required
• Strong technical and patient care skills, with the ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; fluent English speaking and reading skills required
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive compensation, including shift and weekend differentials
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for all full-time new hires
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus Health Savings Account (HSA)
• CE allowance and professional development support, including paid license renewal
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options (401(k) with company match)
• Employee assistance programs, uniform allowance, employee pet discount, and tuition reimbursement

Location Highlight

Our hospital is located in Poulsbo, WA, where you'll find small-town charm surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. With easy access to the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, and Seattle via ferry, you'll never run out of adventures. AESC is also accessible from Bainbridge Island, Silverdale, Bremerton, Kingston, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Sequim, Port Townsend, Shelton, and Tacoma.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.