Licensed Veterinary Technician
Emergency Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) – Emergency Medicine Location: Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service – Pasco, WA (Tri-Cities Area)
UP TO $6,000 HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE!
Work Schedule:
- Part-time or full-time veterinary technician positions available
- Schedule options: Monday-Wednesday OR Thursday-Saturday - 6AM-6:30PM
- Potential for rotating off weekend shift
- 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts
- Day shift, with additional schedules available - apply to learn more!
Compensation & Perks for Veterinary Technicians:
- Up to $6,000 LVT hiring bonus available
- Base hourly pay range: $28.00–$32.00/hr depending on veterinary technician experience
- Night shift differential: +$3.50/hr for licensed veterinary technician hours worked 6pm–6am
- Weekend shift differential: +$0.50/hr for any Saturday or Sunday hours worked
- Pay is determined by role, experience level, location, job-related veterinary skills, and relevant education or training in veterinary technology
- Continuing education (CE) for veterinary technicians: Free monthly in-house RACE-approved CE courses and ongoing staff development opportunities
- Mentorship program with experienced emergency LVTs - ideal for new graduate veterinary technicians entering emergency medicine
- Access to professional development resources to help you advance your veterinary technician career
Who We're Looking For:
We are hiring responsible, compassionate, and dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technicians who are committed to high-quality emergency animal care and professional growth. If you are a Washington State LVT - whether you specialize in emergency medicine, critical care, triage, anesthesia monitoring, or general veterinary nursing - we want to meet you.
You will be challenged, you will grow, and your skills as a veterinary professional will be fully recognized and rewarded.
Required Qualifications for This Veterinary Technician Role:
- Active Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification in Washington State
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician Program (A.S. in Veterinary Technology or equivalent)
- Passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with veterinary staff and pet owners
- Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations for veterinary drug dosing, CRI (constant rate infusion) calculations, client estimates, and invoicing
Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service has expanded our veterinary doctor team and is actively hiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) to join our emergency animal hospital. Whether you are an experienced emergency veterinary technician, a critical care vet tech, or a newly licensed veterinary technician ready to launch your career in emergency and critical care medicine, we want to hear from you.
If you are passionate about emergency veterinary nursing, small animal emergency care, and practicing at the top of your veterinary technician license, you've come to the right place. We are prepared to mentor and develop skilled vet techs in advanced emergency medicine techniques. If you have strong foundations in animal restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter (IVC) placement, and accurate patient vital assessment, we will teach you the rest!
Newly licensed veterinary technicians and recent VTNE graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a rare opportunity to build your emergency veterinary technician career while being mentored by some of the most experienced LVTs in the Pacific Northwest.
About Ethos:
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.