Day Shift Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency (Day)

$30–$40/hr + $4/hr Overnight Differential (6pm–6am) + $2/hr Weekend Differential (Sat–Sun)

Full-time opportunity in Vancouver, WA

Schedule: Day, 24/7 Emergency Hospital. Rotating holiday shifts and participation in the on-call rotation are required.

We're a busy 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital just outside Portland, OR, looking for a skilled LVT to join our overnight emergency team. If high-acuity cases and a fast-moving treatment floor are where you do your best work, this role is built for you.

Why Join Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center

At Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll work with advanced technology including MRI and CT, in a collaborative team environment with a genuine commitment to staff wellness. VTS mentorship opportunities are available for credentialed technicians, and our modern facility includes an employee garden and a real focus on staff wellness and mental health.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Triage, stabilize, and monitor critical and emergency patients

• Place IV and urinary catheters, and perform venipuncture and fluid therapy

• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation

• Run diagnostics, document in medical records, and support CPR

• Communicate treatment plans and updates to pet owners and the care team

• Discharge patients and provide thorough client education

• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams

• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• Active Washington LVT license, or ability to transfer an out-of-state license

• 6+ months of veterinary technician experience; completion of an AVMA-accredited vet tech program preferred

• Strong technical skills: IV and urinary catheters, venipuncture, safe animal restraint

• Team-oriented with excellent communication and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

• 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 overnight and weekend shift differentials

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings options (401(k) with employer match)

• Continuing education support

• Paid time off and sick leave

• Staff pet discounts

Location Highlight

Vancouver, WA sits just across the river from Portland, OR, offering easy access to the amenities of a major metro area alongside a strong sense of local community. With the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood nearby, it's a great home base for outdoor recreation.

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 [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.

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