Veterinary Technician - Overnight Emergency & ICU
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- A Certified Veterinary Technician credential (LVT, RVT, or CVT) is preferred.
- Credentialed technicians need at least 2 years of emergency and critical care experience.
- Non-credentialed technicians need at least 4 years of emergency and critical care experience.
- The ability to react quickly and appropriately during emergencies and remain calm under pressure is required.
- Fluent spoken and written English is required.
- The technician must be able to work with and without direct supervision.
- Tact and diplomacy are required when dealing with clients affected by a variety of problems.
- The role requires a team-oriented attitude and support for a positive workplace culture.
- Triage patients, obtain vital signs, and document patient histories.
- Initiate stabilization measures under veterinary direction.
- Place intravenous catheters, collect samples, and administer medications, including continuous rate infusions.
- Assist with anesthesia and participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Perform diagnostics, including radiographs and in-house laboratory testing.
- Provide advanced nursing care to emergency and critical care patients and communicate changes in their status.
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
- Operate emergency and intensive care monitoring and infusion equipment.
- Provide advanced nursing care to postoperative patients.
- Support emergency veterinarians with treatments and procedures while delivering patient care from initial presentation through stabilization, treatment, and recovery.
- Maintain cleanliness and medical care standards and coordinate with the team to support accurate, efficient work and patient outcomes.
- Experience with sample collection and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) procedures is preferred.
- RECOVER training is preferred.
- Fluency in additional languages is a plus.
About the company
Ethos Veterinary Health operates a nationwide network of more than 140 specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across North America. It brings together over 1,500 specialized veterinarians who treat nearly 2 million pets each year. Hospitals in the network share advanced diagnostic tools and apply a scientific, evidence‑based approach to patient care, enabling collaboration across sites and access to specialized expertise. What makes Ethos different is the combination of a large, integrated network with deep specialty medicine and a focus on high-quality outcomes and professional collaboration, rather than isolated clinics. The company’s goal is to raise veterinary standards by delivering expert, evidence‑based care and to provide rewarding careers for veterinary professionals while advancing pet health.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Woburn, Massachusetts
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VetRec reached 600 doctors and 900 staff by August 2026.
- Ethos opened 2026 ER Immerse recruiting across Texas, Florida, and California.
- Leslie Storms became president on December 1, 2025, restoring permanent leadership.
What critics are saying
- FTC order limits specialty acquisitions near rivals through 2032, capping roll-up growth.
- Leadership churn from Ryan Buck to Leslie Storms signals strategic instability in 2025.
- Sambolin litigation over hospital care keeps malpractice and reputational risk alive.
What makes Ethos Veterinary Health unique
- 140+ specialty and emergency hospitals give Ethos dense referral coverage.
- Ethos Discovery and clinical trials embed research into daily hospital operations.
- VetRec partnership adds enterprise AI recordkeeping across specialty and emergency workflows.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Flexible Work Hours
EAP
Training Programs
Company News
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