Veterinary Technician, Float

Ethos Veterinary Health

Taft Corners (VT)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

CE & Uniform Allowance

VetBloom access

License reimbursement

RECOVER Training

VTNE sponsorship

PTO

Holiday pay

Referral bonuses

Pet discount

Medical/Dental/Vision + HSA/FSA

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PEAK Veterinary Referral Center in Williston, VT is hiring a Veterinary Technician Float to support multiple departments including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, Behavior, and Urgent Care while growing your clinical skills.

As a Veterinary Technician Float, you’ll provide high-quality nursing care, triage patients, monitor hospitalized and critical cases, and assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures in a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

Previous veterinary experience preferred.
CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials welcomed, but not required.
Interest in urgent care and specialty medicine.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team.
Positive attitude, self-awareness, empathy, and professionalism.
Passion for providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced animal hospital environment.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care for Urgent Care, ICU, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology.
Triage incoming patients, obtain medical histories, assess vital signs, and communicate findings with veterinarians.
Monitor hospitalized, sedated, and critically ill patients, recognizing and escalating changes in patient condition.
Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, procedures, and overall patient care.
Perform technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, cystocentesis, urinary catheterization, radiography, cytology, laboratory testing, and sample processing.
Administer medications and treatments, calculate dosages, manage fluid therapy, and provide nutritional support.
Support urgent care and specialty procedures including wound management, laceration repairs, and urinary obstruction cases.
Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients to support continuity of care.
Maintain accurate medical records, inventory, cleanliness, and organization throughout the hospital.
Collaborate with doctors, specialists, and team members to deliver exceptional patient care and support a positive team culture.

Skills

Vet experience

CVT/RVT/LVT credentials

Urgent care interest

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Patient care passion

Fluent English

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Float | $25 - $32 /hr

Location: Williston, VT

Schedule: Full-Time | Four 10 hour shifts/week

Compensation: $25 - $35/hr based on skills assessment leveling

PEAK Veterinary Referral Center in Williston, VT is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join our growing multi-specialty hospital team. This Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for someone looking to expand their skills, gain exposure to specialty medicine, and work alongside experienced veterinary professionals in a collaborative environment.

As a Veterinary Technician Float, you’ll support a variety of departments including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, Behavior, and Urgent Care while continuing to grow your clinical skills.

Compensation

$25 - $32/hr based on skills assessment leveling
Non-credentialed: $22- $32
Credentialed is $24 - $35

Full-Time Benefits

Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
16-Week VTNE Study Group
Professional Development Assistance
PTO
Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts/week

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care for Urgent Care, ICU, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology.
Triage incoming patients, obtain medical histories, assess vital signs, and communicate findings with veterinarians.
Monitor hospitalized, sedated, and critically ill patients, recognizing and escalating changes in patient condition.
Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, procedures, and overall patient care.
Perform technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, cystocentesis, urinary catheterization, radiography, cytology, laboratory testing, and sample processing.
Administer medications and treatments, calculate dosages, manage fluid therapy, and provide nutritional support.
Support urgent care and specialty procedures including wound management, laceration repairs, and urinary obstruction cases.
Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients to support continuity of care.
Maintain accurate medical records, inventory, cleanliness, and organization throughout the hospital.
Collaborate with doctors, specialists, and team members to deliver exceptional patient care and support a positive team culture.

Qualifications

Previous veterinary experience preferred.
CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials welcomed, but not required.
Interest in urgent care and specialty medicine.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team.
Positive attitude, self-awareness, empathy, and professionalism.
Passion for providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced animal hospital environment.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

About PEAK Veterinary Referral Center

PEAK is a 14,000-square-foot, state‑of‑the‑art multi-specialty veterinary hospital providing care to pets throughout the region.

Our specialty services include:

Internal Medicine
Surgery
Oncology
Radiology
Behavior

We proudly serve pet owners and referring veterinarians throughout Vermont, northern New York, and New Hampshire. In 2021, we expanded our services with a seven-day-a-week Urgent Care department to support the non-critical medical needs of pets in the greater Burlington, Vermont area and beyond.

What You Can Expect at PEAK

An inclusive, welcoming, and supportive team culture
Career development through mentorship and advanced training opportunities
Exposure to high-quality medicine and diverse caseloads
A collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions matter
Access to Ethos Veterinary Health's industry-leading education and development programs

Surrounding Areas

This position is based in Williston, VT and is easily accessible from:

Burlington, VT & South Burlington, VT
Essex Junction, VT & Essex, VT
Colchester, VT & Shelburne, VT
Milton, VT & St. Albans, VT
Richmond, VT & Waterbury, VT
Montpelier, VT & Plattsburgh, NY

Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

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.