Relief Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, viz

Mileage reimbursement

Lodging assistance

Night shift premium

Paid time off

Job summary

Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is seeking Relief Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our emergency team in Pasco, WA. Earn $28.00–$32.00/hr with a $3.50/hr night shift premium differential; per diem, flexible schedules, and weekend coverage.

You’ll assist in ER care, restraint, venipuncture, IVC placement, vitals, dose calculations, and collaborate with veterinarians and staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in Washington state.
• Graduate of AVMA‑accredited Veterinary Technician Program or equivalent; AS in Veterinary Technology and VTNE.

Responsibilities

• Restrain patients and perform venipuncture and IVC placement.
• Collect accurate vitals and perform dose calculations for drugs and CRIs.
• Communicate with staff and clients with professionalism and discretion.
• Learn and grow in emergency medicine under mentorship from experienced LVTs.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team‑focused hospital culture.

Skills

Patient restraint

Venipuncture

IVC placement

Vitals monitoring

Drug dose calculations

Team collaboration

Education

Washington LVT license

AVMA‑accredited program diploma

VTNE pass

Tools

Medical calculations

Job description

Relief Licensed Veterinary Technician – Emergency $28.00–$32.00/hr + $3.50/hr Night Shift Premium Differential

Relief / Per Diem opportunity in Pasco, WA

Schedule: Relief / Per Diem, flexible schedules available. Weekend coverage needed (Saturday–Sunday Day Shift). Traveling relief LVTs welcome, mileage reimbursement and lodging assistance available for anyone picking up two or more consecutive shifts.

Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service has expanded our doctor team and is looking to add more LVTs to our practice! If you are interested in learning and growing with an amazing team of nurses and doctors, you've come to the right place. Newly licensed technicians are encouraged to apply, you'll have the opportunity to learn emergency medicine while being mentored by the best LVTs in the area.

Why Join Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service

At Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll practice at the top of your license while being mentored by an amazing team of nurses and doctors. Whether you bring ER or CCU experience or are building your foundational skills in restraint, venipuncture, IVC placement, and collecting accurate vitals, we'll teach you the rest - your compassion, skills, and ambition will be rewarded.

In Your Day-to-day, You Will

• Perform patient restraint, venipuncture, IVC placement, and collect accurate vitals
• Perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position-related calculations
• Interface with staff and clients using tact, patience, professional courtesy, and appropriate confidentiality and discretion
• Learn and grow in emergency medicine skills under mentorship from experienced LVTs
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in the State of Washington
• High school diploma, and graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician Program or equivalent; A.S. Veterinary Technology and a passing score of VTNE
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with staff and clients
• Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses and other position-related tasks
• 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 night shift premium differential
• Professional development, including mentorship by stellar Emergency LVTs
• Free monthly in-house RACE-approved courses and staff development opportunities
• CE allowance — get paid to learn, with eligible expenses for continuing education and coursework covered
• Cash bonus for hitting major career milestones, including earning your VTS
• Mileage reimbursement and lodging assistance for traveling relief LVTs picking up two or more consecutive shifts

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 qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.