Veterinary Technician, Overnight Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health • Cockeysville, MD

13d • $28 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Take your emergency and surgical nursing skills to the next level while caring for hospitalized surgical patients in a collaborative, specialty-focused environment. At Pet+ER, you'll work alongside experienced Emergency Clinicians and specialists, providing overnight care to complex surgical patients while continuing to build your expertise in emergency and critical care medicine.

At Pet+ER, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, we believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional teamwork. Our technicians work collaboratively with Emergency Clinicians and specialists, taking an active role in patient management while receiving mentorship from experienced senior technicians who are committed to helping every team member grow professionally.
As a state-of-the-art, 24-hour emergency and critical care hospital, you'll gain valuable experience managing complex surgical and emergency cases in a supportive teaching hospital. Our leadership team is dedicated to fostering career growth through mentorship, continuing education, credentialing support, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two to three years of veterinary experience in a specialty or emergency hospital.
• Strong technical skills including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient care.
• Ability to provide attentive nursing care for hospitalized surgical patients.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced overnight emergency environment.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional overnight nursing care for surgical and hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and specialists to provide outstanding patient and client care.
• Perform safe, low-stress patient handling techniques.
• Obtain blood samples and perform in-house laboratory testing.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiographs.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor hospitalized surgical patients and promptly recognize changes in patient condition.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and endoscopy procedures as needed.
• Support appointments and provide client education.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients, clients, and team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and excellent communication while working independently overnight.
• 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 of $28–30/hour based on experience, skill set, and credentials.
• Sign-on bonus available for Credentialed Veterinary Technicians.
• 10% overnight shift differential.
• CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access.
• Partnership with the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program.
• Career path and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement savings options, including 401(k).
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee pet discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED