Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

CE allowance and VetBloom access

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO & Wellness Time Off

401(k) Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Dogs and Cats Emergency Specialists (DCES) in Bowie, MD is seeking a Veterinary Technician for our overnight emergency team. Compensation ranges from $23.00 to $29.00 per hour, with an overnight shift differential and benefits.

The position requires a minimum of 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience, strong nursing skills, quick thinking, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Proficiency in calculating doses and administering IV drugs and fluids.
• Ability to monitor patients under anesthesia; ventilator experience is a plus.
• Experience obtaining and analyzing lab samples (blood, urine, stool).
• Strong time management and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Calculate doses and administer intravenous drugs and fluids.
• Monitor patients under anesthesia; ventilator experience is a plus.
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples (blood, urine, stool).
• Respond quickly in a high‑intensity emergency setting and communicate with the team.

Skills

IV administration

Anesthesia monitoring

Lab work

Patient communication

Stamina

Time management

Independent work

Tools

Measuring doses

Job description

Dogs and Cats Emergency Specialists (DCES) in Bowie, MD is seeking a Veterinary Technician for our overnight emergency team. Compensation ranges from $23.00 to $29.00 per hour, with an overnight shift differential and benefits.

The position requires a minimum of 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience, strong nursing skills, quick thinking, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.