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 compensationFull-time opportunity in Anchorage, AK at
Pet Emergency TreatmentSchedule: 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.
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 & BenefitsBenefits 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 HighlightAnchorage 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.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Kira Wolff at [email protected]
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