Veterinary Technician, Urgent Care

Veterinary Technician, Urgent Care | $20 - $34/hour | Four 10‑hour shifts | Williston, VT

Schedule:

• Four 10‑hour shifts per week
• Start times are either 8 a.m. or 9 a.m.
• One weekend shift per week (either Saturday or Sunday)
• Includes 2–3 holidays per year

Compensation:

• Starting at $20 per hour, potentially up to $34 per hour for an experienced Level III technician.

Benefits:

• Continuing education and uniform allowances
• Paid time off and holiday double time
• Employee pet discount
• 401(k) with medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account options
• Vet Bloom access (RACE‑approved CE)
• Purdue Tech Program partnership with scholarships
• CVT license reimbursement
• VTS financial support and onsite mentorship
• VineTNE (VTNE) reimbursement available upon request

Responsibilities:

• Triage and conduct initial patient assessments, including medical history and vital signs, and communicate findings to the veterinarian.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with the veterinarian and review them with clients to ensure understanding.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and sample collections: ear swabs, cytology, venipuncture, IVC placement, cystocentesis, urinary catheterization, in‑house laboratory analyses, radiography (submitting for consults).
• Provide skilled patient handling and restraint during examinations and monitor patients during sedated procedures (wound management, laceration care, porcupine quill removal, urinary obstructions).
• Offer compassionate support to clients throughout the euthanasia process, guiding them through paperwork and after‑care options.
• Administer outpatient treatments, including subcutaneous fluid administration and medication delivery, and review medications and discharge instructions with clients.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the hospital, including kennel cleaning, laundry management, and upkeep of treatment areas and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Veterinary Technician with a commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Curious, motivated, and eager to continue learning.
• Team‑first mindset—collaborative, dependable, kind.
• Comfortable handling critical‑care challenges.
• Values a supportive, respectful workplace.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

What You Can Expect at PEAK:

• A culture you’ll feel immediately: Inclusive, welcoming, genuinely supportive.
• Real career growth: Mentorship, advanced training, and internal advancement opportunities.
• Medicine that raises the bar: Top‑tier care and continual practice improvement.
• Innovation & collaboration: Doctors encourage new ideas, collaboration, and forward‑thinking approaches.

About PEAK Veterinary Referral Center:

• 14,000 sq. ft., state‑of‑the‑art specialty and emergency hospital, 24/7 care.
• Referral services in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, and Behavior.
• Services in Northern New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire; 7‑day‑a‑week urgent care.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.

Locations:

• Burlington, VT: 05401, 05405, 05408
• Essex Junction, VT: 05452
• Milton, VT: 05468
• Colchester, VT: 05446