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Licensed Veterinary Technician, ER

Ethos Veterinary Health·Tacoma, Washington

$30 - $39/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

Provide critical care for medically compromised patients, including triage, vital sign monitoring, and IV placement. Assist with advanced surgical procedures, imaging, and anesthetic maintenance while collaborating with board-certified criticalists.

Licensed Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU Hourly pay range

  • $30.00–$40.00 + Shift Differentials + Sign-On Bonus Up to $5,000
  • Full-time opportunity in
  • Tacoma,
  • WA
  • Schedule:
  • Ovrernight: Sun-Tues Are you a passionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician with a focus on critical care? Summit Veterinary Referral Center is looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic ER team. Why Join Summit Veterinary Referral Center At Summit Veterinary Referral Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll be part of the largest Emergency and Specialty Center in the South Puget Sound region. As an integral part of our Emergency & Critical Care department, you will collaborate closely with our board-certified Criticalists to deliver comprehensive patient care across various specialty fields. Our culture promotes collaboration, passion for best medicine, and continuous learning and development, with structures in place to reduce burnout and support your growth and success.
  • In your day-to-day, you will: Provide proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients Perform triage, intake assessments, and monitor vital signs Perform IV catheter placement and blood collection, and assist with various surgical procedures Monitor, induce, maintain, and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures Perform accurate drug calculations and administer controlled medications Conduct in-house lab work and assist with advanced imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound Assist with advanced procedures including endoscopy, biopsies, foreign body retrieval, and minimally invasive surgeries Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture What You Bring 1 year ER/ICU experience Current WA state veterinary technician license Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment Capacity to prioritize tasks, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and record-keeping A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care Perks & Benefits Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance Competitive compensation, including shift differentials Sign-on bonus available up to $5,000 Health, dental, and vision insurance CE allowance, dues, license fees, and uniform allowances Paid time off Retirement savings options (401k) Employee assistance plan with a focus on mental health, plus more employee perks Location Highlight Tacoma sits at the gateway to the South Puget Sound, offering easy access to Mount Rainier, Puget Sound waterways, and a revitalized downtown with a growing food and arts scene. With Seattle just 30–40 minutes north, you get small-city affordability and character alongside big-city 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. 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. Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Kira Wolff at kira.wolff@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.

Requirements

Requires a current Washington state veterinary technician license and at least one year of experience in ER/ICU settings. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  • professional certificate
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Triage
  • Record-keeping
  • Endoscopy
  • X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • IV Catheter Placement
  • Blood Collection
  • Biopsies
  • Drug Calculations
  • Laboratory Work
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Patient Restraint
  • Foreign Body Retrieval

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Sick leave
  • Paid time off
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Employee assistance plan
  • Shift differentials
  • CE allowance
  • Dues allowance
  • License fees allowance
  • Uniform allowances

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$30 - $39/hr
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Closes
Oct 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for...

Salary listed on 606 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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