Licensed Veterinary Technician, Relief

Ethos Veterinary Health; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible scheduling

Complimentary food and beverages

Job summary

Pet Emergency Treatment (PET AK), part of Ethos Veterinary Health, seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our ER team in Anchorage, AK. This full-time position offers a fast-paced, 24/7/365 emergency setting with a competitive hourly wage.

You will perform emergency nursing, triage, medication administration, in-house lab work, IV placement, anesthesia monitoring, and client communication, while collaborating with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of veterinary technician experience; emergency experience preferred
• LVT credential or licensure strongly preferred
• Ability to stay composed under pressure and work collaboratively with a team

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care per attending doctors' orders
• Perform triage and stabilize incoming patients
• Accurately calculate and administer medications
• Conduct in-house lab work, sampling, and analysis
• Place and manage IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, and track vital signs
• Manage patient comfort, recovery, and client communications
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

Skills

Emergency experience

LVT licensure

Teamwork

Composure under pressure

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency - PET ER

$28.00–$33.00/hr

Full-time opportunity in Anchorage, AK at Pet Emergency Treatment

Schedule: Various shifts available (day, overnight, weekends). Flexible scheduling options.

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
• 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
• Flexible scheduling options
• Workplace perks like complimentary food, coffee, and more

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.

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, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.