Veterinary Technician

At Ethos Veterinary Health, we're seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency Room team. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the success of our state-of-the-art ER and referral center.

• Assess patients upon arrival and prioritize them based on their health status
• Initiate stabilization treatments, including intravenous catheterization, blood collection, and fluid therapy
• Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans created by veterinarians
• Administer high-quality patient care through timely monitoring and correct treatment administration
• Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples in our in-house laboratory
• Administer anesthetic drugs and adjust them as needed during procedures and surgery
• Produce images of soft-tissues, organs, and bones using digital radiography equipment
• Place nasoesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes for critical nutrition
• Supply patients in need with packed red blood cell and frozen plasma transfusions
• Calculate and administer drug dosages as directed by veterinarians
• Lavage and assist in bandaging wounds and lacerations
• Provide top-quality care for post-surgical cases, including specialty ICU cases
• Provide outstanding customer service when triaging, gathering patient information, and relevant history

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level
• Excellent paid time off program, including rotating weekends and holidays
• Double time on holidays and 25% shift differential for overnight shifts
• Continuing education opportunities, including $2,000 per year for RVTs
• Annual uniform allowance and semi-annual bonus opportunity
• Paid license renewal fees and tuition reimbursement program for veterinary technology degree
• Generous employee pet discount and 401k with company match
• Disability insurance, life insurance, HSA/FSA, and convenient rotating schedule with adequate time off

• Working knowledge and skill required to nurse critically ill and emergency patients
• Ability to critically think, problem solve, and make decisions to follow through on DVM orders
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and ability to learn new veterinary-based software applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful work environment and maintain professionalism and composure at all times
• Able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and the public in a professional manner
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction on given assignments
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language

• 1 year of veterinary technician experience
• High school or equivalent

• AA degree or BA/BS degree from an accredited veterinary technician program
• Minimum of 1 year in emergency or critical care veterinary medicine
• Candidate must be a licensed technician or eligible to be licensed in the state of Maryland