Veterinary Technician – Emergency & Critical Care
$22.00–$32.00/hour DOE | Full-Time | Three 12-Hour Shifts
Overnight Schedule | 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Thursday–Saturday OR Sunday–Tuesday
Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center | Honolulu, HI
Want to build your skills in Emergency & Critical Care while working just three shifts a week?
Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center (VERC) is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our overnight Emergency & Critical Care team in Honolulu.
You'll work alongside emergency veterinarians and an experienced veterinary team caring for patients who need everything from urgent assessment and stabilization to advanced nursing care and ongoing hospitalization.
If you have strong veterinary technical skills and want to continue growing in emergency and critical care medicine, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join VERC
Working in Emergency & Critical Care means no two shifts are exactly the same. You'll use your technical skills, critical thinking, and nursing experience while continuing to build your confidence with complex cases.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
Work a consistent three-day workweek .
Choose between two overnight schedule options.
Build your Emergency & Critical Care nursing skills.
Gain exposure to urgent and critically ill patients.
Strengthen your anesthesia and advanced patient-monitoring skills.
Work alongside emergency veterinarians and experienced veterinary professionals.
Continue developing your career in specialty and emergency veterinary medicine.
In Your Day-to-Day, You Will
Provide hands-on nursing care and monitoring for emergency, critically ill, and hospitalized patients.
Assist with triage, patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency procedures.
Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house diagnostics.
Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, and prescribed treatments under veterinarian supervision.
Prepare patients for sedation and anesthesia and provide anesthetic monitoring and recovery support.
Assist with common and advanced Emergency & Critical Care nursing procedures.
Closely monitor hospitalized patients and promptly communicate changes in patient condition.
Maintain accurate treatment sheets and patient medical records.
Participate in patient rounds and communicate important information across shifts.
Collaborate with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams to provide exceptional patient care.
What You Bring
Previous veterinary hospital experience with strong hands-on technical skills.
Experience with veterinary anesthesia and anesthetic monitoring.
Strong patient assessment and nursing skills.
Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and hospitalized patient care.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns quickly.
Strong communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to remain calm and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
Interest in continuing to learn and grow within Emergency & Critical Care medicine.
You don't need to know everything on day one. If you're an experienced Veterinary Technician with strong foundational skills who wants to continue developing in Emergency & Critical Care, we encourage you to apply.
Perks & Benefits
Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with employer contribution
Paid vacation and sick time
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
VetBloom continuing education access
Employee pet benefits
Career advancement opportunities throughout Ethos Veterinary Health
Location Highlight
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