Licensed Veterinary Technician, ER

Ethos Veterinary Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Summit Veterinary Referral Center in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for the ER/ICU team. This full-time role focuses on critical care, triage, anesthesia support, in-house labs, and collaboration with board-certified specialists.

You will handle patients safely, perform IV catheters, monitor vital signs, assist with imaging and advanced procedures, and contribute to a team culture that values learning and patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year ER/ICU experience.
• Current WA state veterinary technician license.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and record-keeping.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients.
• Perform triage, intake assessments, and monitor vital signs.
• Perform IV catheter placement and blood collection, and assist with various surgical procedures.
• Monitor, induce, maintain, and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures.
• Perform accurate drug calculations and administer controlled medications.
• Conduct in-house lab work and assist with advanced imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound.
• Assist with advanced procedures including endoscopy, biopsies, foreign body retrieval, and minimally invasive surgeries.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

1 year ER/ICU experience

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

WA state veterinary technician license

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU

Summit Veterinary Referral Center -Full-time opportunity in Tacoma, WAHourly pay range: $30.00–$40.00 + Shift Differentials + Sign-On Bonus Up to $5,000

Schedule: Ovrernight: Sunday-TuesdayAre you a passionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician with a focus on critical care? Summit Veterinary Referral Center is looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic ER team.

Why Join Summit Veterinary Referral Center

At Summit Veterinary Referral Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll be part of the largest Emergency and Specialty Center in the South Puget Sound region. As an integral part of our Emergency & Critical Care department, you will collaborate closely with our board-certified Criticalists to deliver comprehensive patient care across various specialty fields. Our culture promotes collaboration, passion for best medicine, and continuous learning and development, with structures in place to reduce burnout and support your growth and success.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients
• Perform triage, intake assessments, and monitor vital signs
• Perform IV catheter placement and blood collection, and assist with various surgical procedures
• Monitor, induce, maintain, and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures
• Perform accurate drug calculations and administer controlled medications
• Conduct in-house lab work and assist with advanced imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound
• Assist with advanced procedures including endoscopy, biopsies, foreign body retrieval, and minimally invasive surgeries
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• 1 year ER/ICU experience
• Current WA state veterinary technician license
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Capacity to prioritize tasks, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and record-keeping
• 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 differentials
• Sign-on bonus available up to $5,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance, dues, license fees, and uniform allowances
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options (401k)
• Employee assistance plan with a focus on mental health, plus more employee perks

Location Highlight

Tacoma sits at the gateway to the South Puget Sound, offering easy access to Mount Rainier, Puget Sound waterways, and a revitalized downtown with a growing food and arts scene. With Seattle just 30–40 minutes north, you get small-city affordability and character alongside big-city 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.

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.