Veterinary Technician, ER

Emergency Veterinary Technician

Vista Veterinary Specialists | Full-Time

Pay: $23.00–$34.00/hour, depending on experience and licensure
Schedule: Thursday–Saturday | 2:00 PM–2:00 AM
Workweek: Three shifts per week
Additional Compensation: Weekend and overnight shift differentials, where applicable

Work three days a week while advancing your veterinary career in Emergency & Critical Care!

Vista Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency & Critical Care team!

Whether you're a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or an experienced Veterinary Assistant with strong clinical skills, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to work with a diverse emergency and specialty caseload, expand your technical skills, and provide hands-on nursing care in a collaborative, 24-hour specialty hospital.

Why Join Vista Veterinary Specialists?

- $23.00–$34.00/hour , based on experience, skill set, and licensure
- Three-day workweek: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Consistent schedule: 2:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Additional shift differentials for eligible weekend and overnight hours
- Advanced diagnostic technology, including on-site CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, and endoscopy
- Continuing education allowances, RVT/VTS mentorship, and professional development
- Opportunities to grow within Ethos Veterinary Health

About the Role

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant, you'll provide direct nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients, working closely with veterinarians and the clinical team to support diagnostics, treatments, procedures, and patient recovery.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys the variety and challenges of Emergency & Critical Care medicine, can confidently prioritize patient needs, and thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

In your day-to-day, you will:

- Provide nursing care and scheduled treatments for emergency, critical care, and hospitalized specialty patients.
- Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and promptly communicate concerns to the attending veterinarian.
- Assist with emergency patient triage and stabilization under veterinary supervision.
- Prioritize patient treatments and coordinate care with the clinical team throughout the shift.
- Calculate, prepare, and administer medications, fluid additives, and continuous rate infusions (CRIs) within your training and authorized scope.
- Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, and other diagnostic specimens.
- Assist veterinarians with diagnostic testing, medical procedures, and treatment plans.
- Place, monitor, and maintain catheters and other patient support devices as permitted by licensure, training, and hospital protocols.
- Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiography and ultrasound.
- Prepare patients for sedation and anesthesia, provide monitoring within authorized scope, and assist with recovery.
- Support minor surgical procedures and post-operative patient care.
- Maintain accurate medical records, treatment documentation, and patient monitoring logs.
- Communicate patient updates and veterinarian-approved discharge instructions to pet owners.
- Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Qualifications

Required:

- Minimum of two years of experience working in a veterinary hospital.
- Strong foundational veterinary nursing and patient care skills.
- Experience with anesthetic monitoring and patient recovery.
- Proficiency in collecting and processing basic laboratory samples.
- Working knowledge of veterinary radiography and diagnostic procedures.
- Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple patients and treatments.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative medical team.
- Availability to work Thursday–Saturday, 2:00 PM–3:00 AM.

Preferred:

- At least one year of Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) experience.
- California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license or Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification.
- Experience with critical care nursing, CRIs, advanced patient monitoring, and emergency procedures.
- Experience in a 24-hour Emergency or Specialty veterinary hospital.

RVT licensure is not required. Experienced Veterinary Assistants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits & Perks

Eligible full-time employees may receive:

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Three weeks of accrued paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Uniforms provided
- Annual Veterinary Assistant and RVT continuing education allowances
- VetBloom access with RACE-approved continuing education courses
- RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
- Financial support and onsite mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
- Purdue Veterinary Technology Program partnership and scholarship opportunities
- Health and wellness resources, including the League wellness app
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities

About Vista Veterinary Specialists

Vista Veterinary Specialists is a 24-hour Emergency and Specialty veterinary hospital providing advanced care in Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Cardiology.

Our hospital features advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including:

- Full in-house laboratory
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasonography
- On-site CT imaging
- Endoscopy
- Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide exceptional medical care for emergency, critically ill, and specialty patients.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through collaboration, education, and exceptional patient care.

We believe in investing in our people through mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities for professional growth.

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician, Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency Veterinary Technician, or Veterinary Assistant who enjoys hands-on patient care and wants a consistent three-day workweek, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and join the Emergency & Critical Care team at Vista Veterinary Specialists!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.