Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency
Ethos Veterinary Health·Short Pump, Virginia
Ethos Veterinary Health·Short Pump, Virginia
Provide high-quality nursing care, monitoring, and treatment for high-acuity emergency patients. Collaborate with various specialty services to execute care plans and manage patient discharge instructions.
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency
Short Pump, VA Part-Time | Weekends only | Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 12am $35/hr + $3,000 sign-on bonus
Looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician job where you can grow your skills in emergency and critical care? Join the Virginia Veterinary Centers, a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital, where you’ll build advanced ER/CC skills working hands-on with high-acuity cases while working at the top of your license, making a real impact every shift.
Pay & Benefits for Veterinary Technicians $35/hour (based on experience and skills) $3,000 sign-on bonus Schedule Saturday and Sunday 12pm - 12am Weekends as needed Licensed Veterinary Technician Responsibilities: Provide high‑quality nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, ensuring comfort, safety, and medical stability throughout their stay.
Administer prescribed treatments, including medications, IV fluids, nutritional support, wound care, and physical therapy exercises as directed.
Place and manage indwelling catheters, including central lines, PICC lines, peripheral catheters, and urinary catheters.
Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, nasogastric tubes, central lines, JP drains, thoracic tubes, and esophageal feeding tubes.
Understanding and able to follow protocol when administering and documenting controlled substances administered to patients.
Following proper OSHA protocols and ensure OSHA related trainings are conducted by designated timelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
Collaborate with specialty services (Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology) to carry out care plans and facilitate ongoing diagnostics.
Prepare patients for discharge, including review of at‑home care instructions and medication plans.
Alert the DVM to any changes in patient status, including but not limited to pain levels, vital sign fluctuations, and unexpected clinical findings.
Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) Emergency or critical care experience preferred Strong technical and communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment
VVC recognizes the struggles of veterinary professionals.
We have an onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist to help guide our team members to a better and healthier professional career.
The culture of our hospital is one of our top priorities, we spend a lot of time training new employees, and our management is present.
Work life balance is a key component to our team members.
Most team members are off 2 weekends a month.
of working in an ER: One of the first to see and treat a patient! Opportunity to use your technical skills in more advanced ways. Variety of cases – it's never the same day twice and you’re always learning! You’re equipped to stay calm and know how to react quickly during life-threatening circumstances
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. Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, Rachel Fazio at rsilvia@ethosvet.com
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
Must be a Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT). Experience in emergency or critical care is preferred along with strong technical and communication skills.
Market context
In Virginia, emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician roles are often in steady demand because hospitals need credentialed support for urgent and after-hours care. These positions are competitive when they combine emergency or critical care experience, strong technical skills, and clear communication, and the listed benefits include a sign-on bonus, work-life balance support, and an onsite veterinary wellbeing specialist. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any ER or critical care cases in your application.
