Licensed Veterinary Technician, PET ER

Ethos Veterinary Health•Anchorage, AK

61d•$28 - $30•Onsite

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. Working in rural or frontier settings means more autonomy, more varied cases, and deeper connection to your community. At PET AK, you’ll be part of a high-performance team in a state where wilderness is just outside your door—and the pace of medicine is uniquely rewarding. Anchorage offers outdoor adventure that’s hard to rival: miles of trails, backcountry skiing, fishing, wildlife viewing, and the chance to live where seasons are dramatic and nature is in your backyard. Plus, it’s a real city—great dining, arts, community, and all the essentials you expect. Whether you’re new to Alaska or experienced in emergency medicine, this is more than a job. It’s a chance to thrive personally, push your clinical skills, and become part of a community that respects both your expertise and your love of place.

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
Compassionate, energetic mindset with strong communication and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

emergency experience

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

Benefits

Competitive base $28.00–$30.00/hr, with pay commensurate with experience.
Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 (for qualified candidates)
Relocation bonus for qualifying applicants
A fulfilling, fast-paced environment where you’ll play a central role in emergency patient care
Collaborate with doctors in a strong Technician team
Flexible scheduling options—various shifts available; expect ~36–40 hours/week
Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision; health care spending or reimbursement accounts; PTO; and employee discounts
$1,000 annual continuing education (CE) allowance to support your ongoing education and skill-building.
Full coverage of licensure renewals, so you can stay focused on providing top-notch patient care without the extra expense.
Education assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you take the next step in your veterinary journey.
$3,000 for a 1-year commitment
$5,000 for a 2-year commitment
Paid time off (PTO)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible scheduling options
Healthcare spending/reimbursement accounts (HSA/FSA)
Additional insurance options
Employee discounts
Workplace perks like complimentary food, coffee, and more