Specialty Veterinary Technician

Friendship Hospital for Animals•Washington, DC

17h•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C., is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians to support its specialty teams. The hospital offers a collaborative specialty environment and is currently interested in candidates for Emergency and Critical Care, Anesthesia, and Medical Oncology. Opportunities include potential leadership roles in Specialty and ER, as well as a variety of shifts. The role involves providing advanced veterinary technician and nursing care, adapting to changing patient needs, collaborating across services, and educating interns and peers on best practices. Friendship Hospital for Animals emphasizes compassionate care, learning, mentorship, and professional growth.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of veterinary technician experience; specialty-field experience is preferred.
Licensed or credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT) preferred.
Strong clinical and communication skills.
Detail-oriented and quick-thinking.
Experience with advanced technician and nursing skills, including intensive monitoring, emergency triage, anesthesia monitoring, and advanced diagnostics.
Confidence adapting to evolving patient needs, collaborating with multiple services, and educating intern doctors and peers on best practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience in emergency and specialty veterinary practices.
Licensed or credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT).
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) qualification, for applicable ICU sign-on bonus eligibility.

Responsibilities

Support specialty veterinary teams, including Emergency and Critical Care, Anesthesia, and Medical Oncology.
Provide advanced technician and nursing care, including intensive monitoring, emergency triage, anesthesia monitoring, and advanced diagnostics.
Adapt care to evolving patient needs and collaborate with multiple services.
Educate intern doctors and peers on best practices.
Provide exceptional care to patients and their families in a collaborative, compassionate, and ethical environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including shift differentials.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
HSA/FSA.
Generous paid time off and continuing education allowance, including support for VTS advancement.
Life insurance.
401(k) with match.
License, credential, and professional dues reimbursement.
Uniform allowance.
Metro discounts and easy access to public transportation.
Pet care discounts.
Access to advanced specialty medicine and technology, including MRI, CT, ventilators, and dialysis.
A welcoming, collaborative culture that values compassion, learning, mentorship, and professional growth.
Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for qualified ICU technicians who are Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS).
Sign-on bonus of $2,500 for qualified ICU technicians who are credentialed technicians (CVT/LVT/RVT).