Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Location: Overland Park, KS

Schedule: Full Time | 1st shift | 4 Ten Hour Shifts Per Week

Compensation: $25+/hr | $1000 Hiring Bonus! | $2500 relocation bonus for qualified applicants

Overland Park Veterinary in Overland Park, KS is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists, care for a diverse emergency and critical care caseload, and utilize advanced equipment and techniques in a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital.

If you are an experienced RVT who enjoys emergency medicine, values teamwork, and wants to continue developing your technical skills, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a supportive and experienced team.

In Your Day-To-Day, You Will:

• Provide high-quality patient care as a Licensed Veterinary Technician on the Emergency team.

• Monitor and care for emergency and critical patients throughout the shift.

• Assist veterinarians and board-certified specialists with emergency procedures, treatments, diagnostics, and patient care.

• Perform and assist with technical procedures, treatments, medication administration, catheter placement, sample collection, and patient monitoring within your scope of practice.

• Monitor hospitalized patients and promptly communicate changes in patient condition to the veterinary team.

• Utilize advanced imaging, monitoring equipment, and other technology to support emergency and critical care.

• Prioritize and manage multiple patients in a fast-paced Emergency and specialty hospital.

• Maintain accurate patient records and document treatments, diagnostics, and changes in patient status.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and team members regarding patient care.

• Maintain a calm, compassionate, and professional approach when working with patients and families during stressful or emotional situations.

• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and other overnight team members to provide consistent patient care.

• Participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities to expand your emergency and critical care knowledge and technical skills.

• After gaining appropriate knowledge and experience, train, coach, mentor, and teach newer Veterinary Technicians and team members.

• Contribute to a supportive team environment focused on quality medicine, patient care, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential preferred.

• Experience working as a Veterinary Technician in a veterinary hospital setting.

• Experience or strong interest in emergency and critical care.

• Strong foundation in veterinary medicine and patient care.

• Ability to prioritize multiple patients and remain composed in a fast-paced emergency environment.

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively during overnight shifts.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate medical record documentation.

• Excellent client service and communication skills.

• Comfortable working with veterinarians, board-certified specialists, and other Veterinary Technicians in a specialty and emergency setting.

• Willingness to learn new and advanced techniques and continue developing clinical skills.

• Ability to provide and receive mentorship, guidance, and feedback in a team environment.

• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple health plan options

• FSA/HSA options

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee assistance program

• Uniform allowance

• Generous employee pet discount

• Pet insurance

• Paid time off

• Quarterly bonus program

• Professional development assistance

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities toward an accredited Veterinary Technology Program

About the Hospital

Mission / Overland Park Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a 24-hour hospital that focuses on the most critical needs of the animals in our community. Our board-certified specialists provide the most advanced care for our patients.

Our hospital has been ranked among the "Best Veterinarians in Kansas City" by City Lifestyle.

As a highly skilled Veterinary Technician, you will have exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, the opportunity to use advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and access to the expertise of board-certified specialists.

Our tenured technician team values mentorship, teamwork, and professional development. Team members have dedicated learning and development time and support one another in building their skills and knowledge.

Surrounding Areas

Overland Park Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital is located in Overland Park, KS and serves surrounding communities including:

• Mission

• Shawnee

• Lenexa

• Merriam

• Prairie Village

• Leawood

• Olathe

• Kansas City

• Surrounding Kansas City metro communities

About Ethos Veterinary Health

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Join Us / Candidate Contact Information

To learn more about Mission Veterinary and explore opportunities with our team, please visit our website or apply through this posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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