Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency
About The Position
Pet Emergency Treatment (PET), Alaska's leading 24/7/365 emergency and specialty hospital, invites an experienced and dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our ER team. Nestled between the rugged Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, PET AK is an AAHA-accredited, high-volume facility and vital partner to pet owners throughout the region. If you bring energy, compassion, and a calm resolve under pressure, we want you to join our team and help shape the future of veterinary emergency care in Alaska. At PET AK, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll play a central role in emergency patient care, collaborating with doctors in a strong technician team. Working in a rural or frontier setting means more autonomy, more varied cases, and a deeper connection to your community, in a state where wilderness is just outside your door and the pace of medicine is uniquely rewarding.
Requirements
- A minimum of one year of veterinary technician experience; emergency experience is preferred but not strictly required
- Veterinary Technician credential (LVT) or licensure, highly preferred
- Willingness and ability to work overnights and weekends
- Adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay composed under pressure
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care, with a compassionate, energetic mindset and strong communication and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Provide emergency nursing care in alignment with attending doctors' orders
- Perform triage of incoming patients, assessing urgency and stabilizing as needed
- Accurately calculate and administer medications
- Conduct in-house lab work, sampling, and analysis
- Place and manage IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, and oversee vital signs
- Manage patient comfort, monitor recovery, and communicate progress to clients
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- retirement benefits
- paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
- Competitive compensation
- overtime compensation available
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
- relocation assistance ($3,000 for a 1-year commitment, $5,000 for a 2-year commitment)
- CE allowance and professional development support
- annual CE allowance
- full coverage of licensure renewals
- education assistance/tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options (401(k) retirement plan)
- Flexible scheduling options
- healthcare spending/reimbursement accounts (HSA/FSA)
- additional insurance options
- employee discounts
- workplace perks like complimentary food and coffee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
