What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency position at Pet Emergency Center - Skagit Valley?
Job Overview
Pet Emergency Center-Skagit Valley (PEC) is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our community-owned and operated 24-hour emergency hospital.
This is a full-time, weekend position, with pay ranging from $30-40 per hour, depending on experience.
This opportunity is ideal for a technician who is confident in emergency nursing, anesthesia, and critical care, and who wants to practice high-quality medicine with a skilled, compassionate, and deeply committed team.
About Pet Emergency Center
For over 21 years, PEC has provided emergency veterinary care to pets and families in our region. We are proud to be a trusted resource for our community, local veterinarians, and the families who come to us during some of their most difficult moments.
PEC is privately owned and operated, meaning all decisions are made locally for the benefit of our patients, clients, team members, and referring veterinary community.
About the Role
The nursing team at Pet Emergency Center provides high-quality urgent and emergent care for small animal patients. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with a fast-paced caseload, monitoring anesthesia, caring for hospitalized patients, and working closely with veterinarians and a skilled nursing team.
Responsibilities include:
- Triaging patients and communicating changes in patient condition to the attending veterinarian
- Providing nursing care for hospitalized, unstable, and critical patients
- Administering medications, fluids, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Placing intravenous catheters, collecting diagnostic samples, and performing laboratory testing
- Preparing patients for surgery, monitoring anesthesia, and supporting patient recovery
- Obtaining diagnostic images and assisting with emergency procedures
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients
- Partnering with veterinarians, fellow licensed veterinary technicians, and support staff to provide efficient and thoughtful veterinary care
- Maintaining complete and timely medical records and treatment documentation
- Supporting a positive hospital culture built on teamwork, trust, accountability, and continuous quality improvement
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have:
- Active Washington State veterinary technician license. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed veterinary technician in emergency, urgent care, critical care, and/or surgery; 5 or more years preferred
- Strong technical and patient care skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize treatments and respond to changing patient needs
- Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and recovery across a range of ASA physical status classifications, including medically compromised and critically ill patients (ASA III–IV). Experience should include interpreting monitoring parameters, recognizing anesthetic complications, and responding promptly under veterinary direction
- Confidence caring for hospitalized patients and recognizing changes in their condition
- Excellent client communication skills
- Ability to prioritize patient care and work effectively with a skilled clinical team
- Availability for weekend day shifts
- Commitment to high clinical standards, teamwork, and compassionate care
Why Join PEC?
At PEC, you are more than a technician filling a shift. You are part of a hospital that has spent more than two decades caring for the pets and people of this community. We are a hospital that takes pride in being here when our community needs us most.
Emergency medicine can be intense, emotional, and demanding. It can also be incredibly meaningful. At PEC, our technicians are supported by experienced veterinarians, fellow technicians, and support staff who care deeply about their work, their patients, and each other. We value collaboration, communication, clinical growth, and the teamwork that makes hard days manageable and positive outcomes possible.
We are looking for a technician who wants to be a part of a hospital with history, heart, and a strong connection to the community we serve.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $40