Licensed Veterinary Technician, ER
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Licensed Veterinary Technician - ER/ICU Summit Veterinary Referral Center - Full-time opportunity in Tacoma, WAHourly pay range: $30.00–$40.00 + Shift Differentials + Sign-On Bonus Up to $5,

What We Offer
~1 min readAt Summit Veterinary Referral Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll be part of the largest Emergency and Specialty Center in the South Puget Sound region. As an integral part of our Emergency & Critical Care department, you will collaborate closely with our board-certified Criticalists to deliver comprehensive patient care across various specialty fields. Our culture promotes collaboration, passion for best medicine, and continuous learning and development, with structures in place to reduce burnout and support your growth and success.
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 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 leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
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.
- Provide proper handling and restraint of medically compromised patients
- Perform triage, intake assessments, and monitor vital signs
- Perform IV catheter placement and blood collection, and assist with various surgical procedures
- Monitor, induce, maintain, and recover patients undergoing anesthetic procedures
- Perform accurate drug calculations and administer controlled medications
- Conduct in-house lab work and assist with advanced imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound
- Assist with advanced procedures including endoscopy, biopsies, foreign body retrieval, and minimally invasive surgeries
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture
- 1 year ER/ICU experience
- Current WA state veterinary technician license
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Capacity to prioritize tasks, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and record-keeping
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Kira Wolff at kira.wolff@ethosvet.com
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- First seen
- June 9, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
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