Veterinary Technician, Overnights

ethosveterinaryhealth; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

CE Allowance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Life Insurance

401(K) Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Dogs and Cats Emergency Specialists in Bowie, MD is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our overnight emergency team. Compensation: $23-29/hr. 3/12-hour shifts per week, overnights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.

Requirements include at least 1 year of experience, strong nursing, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently in a high-intensity setting. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, CE allowance, insurance, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Nursing skills and critical thinking are essential.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

1+ year exp

IV drugs administration

Anesthesia monitoring

Lab specimen analysis

Cat/dog handling stamina

Time management

Tools

Venous access tools

Ventilator use

Job description

The Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty in Bowie, MD is hiring a full- time Veterinary Technician to join our emergency team on the overnight shift!

Compensation: $23-29/hr

Schedule:

• 3/ 12- Hour Shifts per week
• Overnights
• Weekends, Holidays, and On- Call as needed

Job Requirements:

• Shares our commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician
• Demonstrated excellence in nursing care and critical thinking skills
• Strong desire to learn and grow in the role.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in calculating doses and administering intravenous drugs and fluids
• Capable of monitoring patients under anesthesia (ventilator experience is a plus!)
• Skilled in obtaining and analyzing laboratory samples (blood, urine, and stool)
• Expertise in interpreting meows, barks, and chirps-telepathic skills are a plus!
• Experience in catheter placement
• Possesses the stamina of an athlete to keep up with lively kitties and energetic puppies
• Strong time management, initiative, and task prioritization skills

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation is based on experience and skill level ranging from $23.00 - 29.00
• Overnight shift differential offered!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CE Allowance for all Veterinary Technician staff and Continuous Education Opportunities including access to VetBloom
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• Employee Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

About us

Step into an exceptional career at Dogs and Cats Emergency Specialists (DCES), a 24/7 state-of-the-art veterinary hospital like no other. At DCES, we're committed to fostering a culture built on Compassion, Collaboration, Education, and Integrity. Our status as a teaching hospital with seven departments offers unparalleled opportunities for continuous growth and career advancement.

Our work environment includes:

• Cutting-edge technology, including a fully integrated in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, on-site CT and MRI, video endoscopy, cystoscopy, laparoscopy, fluoroscopy, climate-controlled oxygen therapy, and a telemetric ECG system.
• Wellness Program and the support of a full-time, on-site veterinary social worker who understands and addresses the unique mental health challenges faced by veterinary professionals.
• Professional Growth and Skill Enhancement Program designed to empower individuals with the tools and resources they need to achieve their career aspirations and continually develop their skills.

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 more than 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.