Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, & V

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability and life insurance

CE allowance & VetBloom access

VTNE/license reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance programs

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our fast-paced hospital team. The role emphasizes high-level nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.

RVT preferred but not required, with four 10-hour shifts and day/overnight options; competitive hourly pay between $22 and $28, plus a robust benefits package including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical skills including phlebotomy, IV placement, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, and lab procedures.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with Emergency Veterinarians for patient and client care.
• Perform safe, low-stress patient handling.
• Obtain blood samples and run in-house labs.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiographs.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately.
• Support appointments and provide client education.
• Assist with anesthesia and endoscopy.
• Monitor ICU, inpatient, and outpatient patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism in a fast-paced setting.
• Work with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture.

Skills

Emergency experience

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Radiography

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory procedures

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Emergency

RVT Preferred, but not required

$22–28/hour
Full-time opportunity in Hunt Valley, Maryland
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts (Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday), with day and overnight opportunities available. Weekend and holiday rotation as needed.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver exceptional nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with Emergency Veterinarians to provide outstanding patient and client care.
• Perform safe, low-stress patient handling techniques.
• Obtain blood samples and perform in-house laboratory testing.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiographs.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and efficiently.
• Support patient appointments and provide compassionate client education.
• Assist with anesthesia and endoscopy procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized, ICU, outpatient, and overnight specialty patients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and strong communication while working in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

• Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred, but not required.
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient care.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to think critically and thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• 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 of $22–28/hour based on experience, credentials, and skill set.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access.
• Veterinary Technician scholarship opportunities.
• VTNE and/or license reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options, including 401(k).
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee pet discounts.
• Disability and life insurance.

Location Highlight

Located just north of Baltimore, Hunt Valley, Maryland offers a convenient blend of suburban living, scenic parks, and easy access to major metropolitan areas. It's an ideal location to build your emergency veterinary career while enjoying everything the Mid-Atlantic region has to offer.

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.