Friendship Hospital for Animals·Washington, District of Columbia
Provide high-quality emergent care in a fast-paced environment working closely with ER/ECC doctors and technicians. Responsibilities include triage, phlebotomy, and anesthesia monitoring for patients in the Emergency and ICU teams.
Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA- accredited hospital located in Washington D.C. is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technicians to join our Emergency and ICU teams! If you’ve developed the taste for emergency medicine and enjoy being part of a collaborative, diverse team – we’d love to meet you!
Provide exceptional, compassionate nursing care to critically ill and hospitalized patients in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU), treating every patient as if they were your own.
Work alongside a dedicated team of emergency veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to deliver life-saving care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Build meaningful relationships with pet owners by offering empathy, support, and clear communication during some of their most difficult moments.
Thrive in a dynamic setting where critical thinking, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm under pressure make a difference every day.
Monitor patients closely, administer treatments, and recognize subtle changes in condition to ensure the highest standard of care.
Utilize advanced technical skills, including IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, diagnostic sample collection, anesthesia monitoring, and intensive nursing care.
Balance the needs of multiple patients while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, organization, and patient advocacy.
Embrace opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills as part of a team that is passionate about providing outstanding emergency and critical care.
This is a full-time position. Schedule is four 10 hour shifts per week with various shifts available. Some weekends and holidays are required.
We're exclusively seeking veterinary professionals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another, grow, and do their best work – while having fun along the way.
Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Ready to join the team? Apply now or learn more at friendshiphospital.com [https://www.friendshiphospital.com]
Requires 1-2 years of experience as a veterinary technician. A credential as an LVT, CVT, or RVT is preferred but not required.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, emergency veterinary technician roles are typically driven by 24/7 hospital coverage needs and steady patient flow, so openings can move quickly. These positions are competitive because employers often value prior tech experience, credentialing, and emergency readiness, while shift differentials and core benefits can help offset the pace of the work. If you are applying, highlight hands-on ER experience and note any RECOVER training; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits save time by pulling the key details from the original posting.