Day Licensed Veterinary Technician, PacWest in Vancouver, Washington at Ethos Veterinary Health

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency

$30.00–$40.00/hr + Shift & Weekend Differentials + Sign-On Bonus Up to $5,000

Full-time opportunity in Vancouver, WA

Schedule: Day Shift. All employees are scheduled and expected to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care department, and required to participate in the on-call rotation as needed. Shifts are subject to revisions and changes at the discretion of the hospital.

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital located in Vancouver, WA, just outside Portland, OR, offering advanced veterinary technology in a supportive work environment focused on wellness and mental health.

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 veterinary technology, including MRI, CT, and more, in a modern space complete with an employee garden. VTS mentorship opportunities are available, and the hospital is focused on building a supportive environment centered on wellness and mental health.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Manage and provide for the patient's needs in the ER and critical care department
• Participate in patient triage to maximize efficiency, and provide client updates during triage
• Assist in patient stabilization, including IV catheter placement, drug/fluid therapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Perform diagnostics and treatments on patients presenting to the Emergency Department
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia/sedation procedures
• Perform patient discharge and provide client education, including home care instructions and medication information
• Maintain open and clear communication with the patient care team regarding treatment plans and nursing care concerns
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; completion of an AVMA-Accredited Veterinary Technician Program preferred
• Must hold an LVT or be able to transfer an out-of-state license to Washington
• 6 months of veterinary experience required
• Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care, with flexibility and adaptability to new situations

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 a $4/hr shift differential for hours worked between 6pm–6am and a $2/hr weekend differential (12 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday)
• Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for full-time LVTs
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support, including incentives for professional development
• Retirement savings options (401k)
• 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 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.