Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Wellbeing support

Training program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump (VA) seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician for ER coverage. The role offers mid- and day-shift options, a competitive hourly rate, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

You’ll work in a 24/7 emergency hospital, building ER/CC skills with high-acuity cases and top-of-license nursing care. Candidates must hold a CVT/RVT/LVT and have or be pursuing emergency/critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician with CVT/RVT/LVT credentials.
• Experience in emergency or critical care settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment and maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients.
• Administer treatments including meds, IV fluids, nutrition, wound care, and PT.
• Place and manage IV/CVP lines, urinary catheters, and related equipment.
• Follow protocols for controlled substances and document administration.
• Collaborate with specialty services to carry out care plans and diagnostics.

Skills

Emergency care experience

Technical skills

Communication skills

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (ER) – $35/hr + $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Location: The Virginia Veterinary Centers, Short Pump, VA

Full-Time | Mid- shift and Day shift available | $35 - 40/hr + $3,000 sign- on bonus

Mid- shift: 3pm - 3am | Day- shift: 7am - 7pm

Looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician job where you can grow your skills in emergency and critical care?

Join the Virginia Veterinary Centers, a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital, where you’ll build advanced ER/CC skills working hands‑on with high‑acuity cases while working at the top of your license, making a real impact every shift.

Pay & Benefits For Veterinary Technicians

• $35 - 40/hour (based on experience and skills)
• $3,000 sign‑on bonus

Schedule

• Mid- shift: 3pm - 3am
• Day- shift: 7am - 7pm
• Weekends as needed

Licensed Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and medical stability throughout their stay.
• Administer prescribed treatments, including medications, IV fluids, nutritional support, wound care, and physical therapy exercises as directed.
• Place and manage indwelling catheters, including central lines, PICC lines, peripheral catheters, and urinary catheters.
• Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, nasogastric tubes, central lines, JP drains, thoracic tubes, and esophageal feeding tubes.
• Understanding and able to follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
• Following proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
• Collaborate with specialty services (Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology) to carry out care plans and facilitate ongoing diagnostics.
• Prepare patients for discharge, including review of at‑home care instructions and medication plans.
• Alert the DVM to any changes in patient status, including but not limited to pain levels, vital sign fluctuations, and unexpected clinical findings.

Qualifications

• Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT)
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced veterinary environment

Why choose VVC?

VVC recognizes the struggles of veterinary professionals. We have an onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist to help guide our team members to a better and healthier professional career. The culture of our hospital is one of our top priorities, we spend a lot of time training new employees, and our management is present. Work life balance is a key component to our team members. Most team members are off 2 weekends a month.

Benefits Of Working In An ER

• One of the first to see and treat a patient!
• Opportunity to use your technical skills in more advanced ways.
• Variety of cases – it's never the same day twice and you’re always learning!
• You’re equipped to stay calm and know how to react quickly during life‑threatening circumstances

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