What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician (ER/Specialty) position at Lighthouse Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?
Lighthouse Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Join Our Founding Team!
Lighthouse Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center is seeking skilled, compassionate Veterinary Technicians to join the founding team of our new specialty and emergency hospital in Southern Delaware. Help shape a collaborative workplace where clinical excellence, exceptional patient care, and mutual respect guide everything we do.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of veterinary clinical experience; emergency or specialty experience strongly preferred
- Veterinary technician licensure preferred but not required. Responsibilities will align with your training and experience
- Proficiency in IV catheter placement, sample collection, and accurate dosage calculations
- Experience with anesthesia and monitoring patients
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and focused in emergency situations
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care and support veterinarians with emergency and specialty cases
- Monitor patients and promptly communicate changes in clinical status
- Assist with diagnostics, treatments, procedures, and anesthesia within authorized scope
- Maintain accurate medical records and clear communication with the care team
- Promote safe, compassionate, low-stress patient handling and comfort
- Help maintain organized, prepared, and efficient treatment areas
What You’ll Find at Lighthouse
At Lighthouse, we believe exceptional patient care begins with an exceptional team. As a founding team member, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape a hospital culture built on compassion, collaboration, mutual respect, and professional growth.
We value your expertise and are committed to mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities to advance your clinical skills as our hospital grows. We offer a competitive salary/benefits package, Continuing education compensation and Shift differential on overnights and holidays.
Compensation: $25-33/hr
Schedule: Dayshift, Overnights, Weekends, Holidays
Join us as we build something extraordinary—together.
Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $33