Licensed Veterinary Technician, Emergency - Pet Emergency Treatment Inc.
Compensation : $28.00–$35.00/hr + Shift Differentials + Hot Shift Bonuses + Overtime + Sign-On Bonus Up to $5,000 + Relocation Assistance
Overnight ER techs can earn approximately $90,000/year in total compensation
Full-time opportunity in Anchorage, AK at Pet Emergency Treatment
Schedule: Various shifts available (6am–6pm, 6pm–6am, or 12pm–12am). Weekend availability required (either Saturday or Sunday).
Pet Emergency Treatment (PET), Alaska's leading 24/7/365 emergency and specialty hospital, invites an experienced and dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our ER team. Nestled between the rugged Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet, PET AK is an AAHA-accredited, high-volume facility and vital partner to pet owners throughout the region. If you bring energy, compassion, and a calm resolve under pressure, we want you to join our team and help shape the future of veterinary emergency care in Alaska.
Why Join Pet Emergency Treatment (PET AK)
At PET AK, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll play a central role in emergency patient care, collaborating with doctors in a strong technician team. Working in a rural or frontier setting means more autonomy, more varied cases, and a deeper connection to your community, in a state where wilderness is just outside your door and the pace of medicine is uniquely rewarding.
In your day-to-day, you will:
Provide emergency nursing care in alignment with attending doctors' orders
Perform triage of incoming patients, assessing urgency and stabilizing as needed
Accurately calculate and administer medications
Conduct in-house lab work, sampling, and analysis
Place and manage IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, and oversee vital signs
Manage patient comfort, monitor recovery, and communicate progress to clients
Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture
What You Bring
A minimum of one year of veterinary technician experience; emergency experience is preferred but not strictly required
Veterinary Technician credential (LVT) or licensure, highly preferred
Willingness and ability to work overnights and weekends
Adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay composed under pressure
A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care, with a compassionate, energetic mindset and strong communication and teamwork skills
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, including overtime compensation available
Sign-on bonus up to $5,000, plus relocation assistance ($3,000 for a 1-year commitment, $5,000 for a 2-year commitment)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
CE allowance and professional development support, including $1,000 annual CE allowance, full coverage of licensure renewals, and education assistance/tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Retirement savings options (401(k) retirement plan)
Flexible scheduling options, healthcare spending/reimbursement accounts (HSA/FSA), additional insurance options, employee discounts, and workplace perks like complimentary food and coffee
Location Highlight
Anchorage offers outdoor adventure that's hard to rival, miles of trails, backcountry skiing, fishing, wildlife viewing, and dramatic seasons with nature right in your backyard. It's also a real city, with great dining, arts, and community, giving you the best of both wilderness and everyday amenities.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
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.…