Licensed Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine
About The Position
Pet Emergency Treatment (PET), Alaska's leading 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine team in Anchorage, Alaska. This is an opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced, high-volume AAHA-accredited hospital while living in one of the most unique and adventure-filled places in the country. At PET AK, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting pets through urgent and critical medical situations, with a strong technician team and collaborative doctor support. If you thrive in specialty and internal medicine, enjoy critical thinking, and want to make a meaningful impact in patient care, we'd love to meet you.
Requirements
- Active veterinary technician license required for LVTs
- Minimum 2+ years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in Internal Medicine or a specialty setting
- Experience with advanced diagnostics and complex case management strongly preferred
- Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, medication administration, and patient care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively support both clients and medical team members
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
- Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) required
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in multiple languages is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist Internist with advanced diagnostic procedures, patient care, and case management
- Provide nursing care for complex and chronic Internal Medicine cases, including hospitalized and outpatient patients
- Obtain detailed patient histories, monitor vital parameters, and collect diagnostic samples
- Assist with advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures, including upper and lower endoscopy and other minimally invasive procedures
- Coordinate and assist with advanced imaging procedures including CT, ensuring appropriate patient preparation and monitoring
- Calculate and manage continuous rate infusions (CRIs), fluid therapy, electrolyte supplementation, and medication administration for critically ill patients
- Provide thorough client communication and education regarding diagnostics, treatment plans, and long-term case management
- 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
- $1,000 annual CE allowance
- Licensure renewal reimbursement
- Education assistance/tuition reimbursement
- Retirement savings options (401(k) with employer match)
- HSA/FSA healthcare spending accounts
- Employee discounts
- Additional insurance options
- Complimentary food, coffee, and workplace perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
