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Registered Veterinary Technician, ECC
Ethos Veterinary HealthSan Marcos, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Feb 2026
💰 $90,000/yr($60,000/yr – $90,000/yr)
About the role
Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency and Critical Care
Join Our Exceptional Team at Veterinary Specialty Hospital of North County!Are you a skilled Veterinary Technician looking for a rewarding career in a supportive environment? Join our close-knit team at Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County! We welcome experienced technicians to our Emergency and Critical Care team to work alongside top Emergency Doctors and Critical Care Specialists in a dynamic, collaborative workplace dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets and their owners.
Shifts & Compensation
- Shifts Available: 3 x 12-hour or 4 x 10-hour shifts
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT): $30-35/hour
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS): $35 - $45/hour
- Fun & Engaging Culture: Enjoy annual holiday parties, monthly birthday celebrations, employee appreciation posts, and more!
- Professional Growth: Access our Vet Bloom online library, participate in Ethos-sponsored scholarships, and collaborate with our VT program.
- Employee Support: On-site social worker, dedicated onboarding, and development support from hospital leadership.
- Pet Perks: 75% Employee Pet Discount, pet feeding discount programs, and free annual exams, vaccines, and lab work through our Blood Donor Program.
We believe in continuous learning and professional growth. Our on-site Technician Learning & Development Specialist is here to help you advance through specialized training and continuing education opportunities. Whether you're looking to explore new roles or deepen your expertise, we provide ample support to help you thrive and grow within our organization.
As a crucial member of our Emergency and Critical Care team, you'll work closely with our Emergency Doctors to provide outstanding patient care and exceptional customer experiences. Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Triaging and Managing: Welcoming and assisting incoming patients and clients throughout their visit.
- Collaborative Care: Partnering with DVMs in patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Lab & Imaging Work: Obtaining and processing lab samples, and utilizing imaging modalities for patient care.
- Anesthesia Support: Executing, monitoring, and recovering sedation and anesthetic events.
- Hospitalized Patient Care: Providing compassionate care for hospitalized patients and being comfortable with intensive care cases, including dialysis and total plasma exchange.
- You thrive in a fun, compassionate, and collaborative team environment.
- You're committed to ongoing learning and enhancing your skill set.
- You value building strong relationships with clients and delivering outstanding patient care.
- You have a solid understanding of core veterinary technician skills, including:
- Venipuncture
- Placing IV Catheters
- Drug Calculations
- Medication Administration (IV or other methods)
- Taking Vitals
- Gathering Medical History
- Applicants must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing
- 1+ year of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
- Competency in procedures, surgical preparation, patient monitoring, and client education.
- Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, kneel, bend, and restrain active animals.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Pro
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