Licensed Veterinary Technician, ER

About the role

Pet Emergency Treatment (PET), Alaska's leading 24/7/365 emergency and specialty hospital, invites an experienced and dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our ER team.

Responsibilities

- Provide emergency nursing care in alignment with attending doctors' orders - Perform triage of incoming patients, assessing urgency and stabilizing as needed - Accurately calculate and administer medications - Conduct in-house lab work, sampling, and analysis - Place and manage IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, and oversee vital signs - Manage patient comfort, monitor recovery, and communicate progress to clients - Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams

Requirements

- A minimum of one year of veterinary technician experience; emergency experience is preferred but not strictly required - Veterinary Technician credential (LVT) or licensure, highly preferred - Willingness and ability to work overnights and weekends - Adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay composed under pressure - A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care, with a compassionate, energetic mindset and strong communication and teamwork skills

Qualifications

- Experience in a high-volume, emergency setting is preferred but not required

Skills

- Strong communication and teamwork skills - Ability to remain calm under pressure - Adaptability and attention to detail

Benefits

- Competitive compensation, including overtime compensation available - Sign-on bonus up to $5,000, plus relocation assistance ($3,000 for a 1-year commitment, $5,000 for a 2-year commitment) - Health, dental, and vision insurance - CE allowance and professional development support, including $1,000 annual CE allowance, full coverage of licensure renewals, and education assistance/tuition reimbursement - Paid time off - Retirement savings options (401(k) retirement plan) - Flexible scheduling options, healthcare spending/reimbursement accounts (HSA/FSA), additional insurance options, employee discounts, and workplace perks like complimentary food and coffee

Pay

$28.00–$33.00/hr + Overtime Compensation + Sign-On Bonus Up to $5,000 + Relocation Bonus

Schedule

Full-time opportunity in Anchorage, AK. Schedule: Various shifts available (6am–6pm, 6pm–6am, or 12pm–12am). Weekend availability required (either Saturday or Sunday). Full-time role: 36–40 hours per week.

Location Highlight

Anchorage offers outdoor adventure that's hard to rival — miles of trails, backcountry skiing, fishing, wildlife viewing, and dramatic seasons with nature right in your backyard. It's also a real city, with great dining, arts, and community, giving you the best of both wilderness and everyday amenities.

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.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Kira Wolff at [email protected]

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.