Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance

Free VetBloom CE access

Scholarship opportunities

License reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center in Winchester, VA is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join a 24/7 emergency and critical care team. The role offers hands-on case management, advanced diagnostics, anesthesia support, and a path to grow ER/CC skills in a high-acuity environment.

The full-time position features three 12-hour shifts with overnight/swing options, plus a $3,500 sign-on bonus and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician required (CVT/RVT/LVT).
• Emergency/critical care experience preferred.
• Strong technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs with diagnostics and treatment plans.
• Perform laboratory testing (blood, urine, cytology).
• Support imaging and patient monitoring.
• Perform and monitor anesthesia and sedation.
• Deliver high-quality patient and client care.

Skills

Emergency care

Critical care

Communication

Anesthesia support

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT license

Tools

Digital radiography

Endoscopy

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Winchester, Virginia, United States

Sep 16, 2026

$25 - $35/year

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is a 24/7 award-winning veterinary hospital seeking experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians. Our center is a newly renovated, 13,000+ square foot facility with dedicated staff and state-of-the-art equipment (like digital radiography and endoscopy) to offer the highest level of emergency and critical care.

Veterinary Technician (ER/CC) – CVT/RVT/LVT | $30- $35/hr | $3,500 sign- on bonus for qualified LVT's

Location: Valley Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center, Winchester, VA
Full-Time | 3x12s | Flexible scheduling options available
Overnight shift or Swing Shift available

$30- 35/hr | $3,500 sign- on bonus | 10% - 15% shift differential for overnight and weekend shifts

Looking for a Veterinary Technician job where you can grow your skills in emergency and critical care?
Join Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center (VVERC), 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

• $30 - $35/hr
• $3,500 sign- on bonus
• 10% - 15% shift differential for overnight and weekend shiftsFull-time benefits include:
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• CE Allowance + Free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
• Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities
• VTNE and/or license reimbursement
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Schedule
• Three 12-hour shifts
• Overnight and Swing shifts available
• Weekends and holidays as needed
• Relief shifts available!
• Licensed Veterinary Technician Responsibilities
• Assist DVMs with diagnostics and treatment plans
• Perform laboratory testing (blood, urine, cytology)
• Support imaging and patient monitoring
• Perform and monitor anesthesia and sedation
• Deliver high-quality patient and client care
• 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

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.

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