Veterinary Technician – Emergency (Overnight)

$22.00–$32.00/hour (DOE) + Overnight Shift Differential
Full-time opportunity in Honolulu, Hawaii

Schedule: Wednesday–Friday | 7:00 PM–7:00 AM | Three 12-hour overnight shifts

Advance your emergency nursing career at one of Hawaii's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. As an Overnight Veterinary Technician at Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC), you'll provide advanced nursing care for critically ill and injured patients while working alongside board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC)

At VERC, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll join a collaborative team of board-certified specialists and highly trained emergency professionals dedicated to providing the highest standard of emergency and specialty veterinary care throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

Our state-of-the-art hospital features advanced diagnostic technology including ultrasound, CT, MRI, electrochemotherapy, and a full in-house laboratory. You'll care for a diverse emergency caseload while building your skills alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to mentorship and clinical excellence.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Triage incoming emergency patients and prioritize care based on medical urgency.
• Partner with veterinarians to perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and emergency procedures.
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters and administer medications and IV fluid therapy.
• Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiography.
• Administer, monitor, and recover patients undergoing sedation and anesthesia.
• Monitor hospitalized emergency and ICU patients, recognizing and communicating changes in condition.
• Calculate medication dosages, fluid rates, and treatment protocols accurately.
• Maintain thorough and accurate electronic medical records.
• Provide compassionate client communication and education throughout the patient's visit.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

• Minimum of two years of veterinary technician experience in progressive general practice or one year in a specialty or emergency hospital.
• Strong knowledge of emergency nursing, patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, and critical care.
• Experience operating patient monitoring, laboratory, radiographic, and anesthetic equipment.
• Excellent mathematical skills for calculating medication dosages, fluid rates, and treatment protocols.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and professional in a fast-paced emergency environment.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation plus overnight shift differential
• Medical insurance with an optional 100% employer-paid health plan
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform allowance
• Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Live and work in beautiful Honolulu, where world-renowned beaches, tropical landscapes, and year-round sunshine create an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy island living while building your emergency and critical care career at one of Hawaii's leading specialty veterinary hospitals.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of more than 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and excellence.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while caring for critically ill pets alongside one of Hawaii's premier emergency and specialty veterinary teams. If you're passionate about emergency medicine and ready to grow your technical skills in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become an essential part of the VERC Hawaii team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.