Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Pet Emergency Treatment; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,231,424 - 94,558,464; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Relocation assistance

Overtime compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pet Emergency Treatment (PET AK) in Anchorage, AK seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician for our ER team. This full-time role offers shifts around the clock, overtime pay, and a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 plus relocation support.

We’re a high-volume, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital where autonomy and teamwork define daily practice. Experience in emergency settings is valued, with a supportive, patient-centered culture for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of veterinary technician experience; emergency experience preferred but not required.
• LVT credential/licensure highly preferred.
• Willingness to work overnights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care in alignment with doctors' orders.
• Perform triage of incoming patients, assess urgency and stabilize as needed.
• Accurately calculate and administer medications.
• Conduct in-house lab work, sampling, and analysis.
• Place and manage IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, and monitor vital signs.
• Manage patient comfort, monitor recovery, and communicate progress to clients.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Triage

Medication administration

Lab work

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

LVT licensure preferred

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency - Pet Emergency Treatment Inc.

$28.00–$33.00/hr + Overtime Compensation + Sign-On Bonus Up To $5,000 + Relocation Bonus

Full-time opportunity in Anchorage, AK

Schedule: Various shifts available (6am–6pm, 6pm–6am, or 12pm–12am). Weekend availability required (either Saturday or Sunday). Full-time role: 36–40 hours per week.

Pet Emergency Treatment (PET), Alaska's leading 24/7/365 emergency and specialty hospital, invites an experienced and dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our ER team. Nestled between the rugged Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, PET AK is an AAHA-accredited, high-volume facility and vital partner to pet owners throughout the region. If you bring energy, compassion, and a calm resolve under pressure, we want you to join our team and help shape the future of veterinary emergency care in Alaska.

Why Join Pet Emergency Treatment (PET AK)

At PET AK, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll play a central role in emergency patient care, collaborating with doctors in a strong technician team. Working in a rural or frontier setting means more autonomy, more varied cases, and a deeper connection to your community, in a state where wilderness is just outside your door and the pace of medicine is uniquely rewarding.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide emergency nursing care in alignment with attending doctors' orders
• Perform triage of incoming patients, assessing urgency and stabilizing as needed
• Accurately calculate and administer medications
• Conduct in-house lab work, sampling, and analysis
• Place and manage IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, and oversee vital signs
• Manage patient comfort, monitor recovery, and communicate progress to clients
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• A minimum of one year of veterinary technician experience; emergency experience is preferred but not strictly required
• Veterinary Technician credential (LVT) or licensure, highly preferred
• Willingness and ability to work overnights and weekends
• Adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay composed under pressure
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care, with a compassionate, energetic mindset and strong communication and teamwork skills

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 overtime compensation available
• Sign-on bonus up to $5,000, plus relocation assistance ($3,000 for a 1-year commitment, $5,000 for a 2-year commitment)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support, including $1,000 annual CE allowance, full coverage of licensure renewals, and education assistance/tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options (401(k) retirement plan)
• Flexible scheduling options, healthcare spending/reimbursement accounts (HSA/FSA), additional insurance options, employee discounts, and workplace perks like complimentary food and coffee

Location Highlight

Anchorage offers outdoor adventure that's hard to rival — miles of trails, backcountry skiing, fishing, wildlife viewing, and dramatic seasons with nature right in your backyard. It's also a real city, with great dining, arts, and community, giving you the best of both wilderness and everyday amenities.

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. Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Kira Wolff at [e-mail]

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.