Veterinary Technician, Float

Veterinary Technician, Float | $25 - $32 /hr
Location: Williston, VT
Schedule: Full-Time | Four 10 hour shifts/week
Compensation: $25 - $35/hr based on skills assessment leveling

PEAK Veterinary Referral Center in Williston, VT is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join our growing multi-specialty hospital team. This Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for someone looking to expand their skills, gain exposure to specialty medicine, and work alongside experienced veterinary professionals in a collaborative environment.
As a Veterinary Technician Float, you’ll support a variety of departments including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, Behavior, and Urgent Care while continuing to grow your clinical skills.

Compensation

• $25 - $32/hr based on skills assessment leveling
  • ​​​​​​​ Non-credentialed: $22 - $32
  • Credentialed is $24 - $35
    
     

Full-Time Benefits:

• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group
• Professional Development Assistance
• PTO
• Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
• Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts/week

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for Urgent Care, ICU, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology.
• Triage incoming patients, obtain medical histories, assess vital signs, and communicate findings with veterinarians
• Monitor hospitalized, sedated, and critically ill patients, recognizing and escalating changes in patient condition
• Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, procedures, and overall patient care
• Perform technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, cystocentesis, urinary catheterization, radiography, cytology, laboratory testing, and sample processing
• Administer medications and treatments, calculate dosages, manage fluid therapy, and provide nutritional support
• Support urgent care and specialty procedures including wound management, laceration repairs, and urinary obstruction cases
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients to support continuity of care
• Maintain accurate medical records, inventory, cleanliness, and organization throughout the hospital
• Collaborate with doctors, specialists, and team members to deliver exceptional patient care and support a positive team culture

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• CVT, RVT, or LVT credentials welcomed, but not required
• Interest in urgent care and specialty medicine
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Positive attitude, self-awareness, empathy, and professionalism
• Passion for providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced animal hospital environment
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About PEAK Veterinary Referral Center
PEAK is a 14,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art multi-specialty veterinary hospital providing care to pets throughout the region.
Our specialty services include:

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Oncology
• Radiology
• Behavior

We proudly serve pet owners and referring veterinarians throughout Vermont, northern New York, and New Hampshire. In 2021, we expanded our services with a seven-day-a-week Urgent Care department to support the non-critical medical needs of pets in the greater Burlington, Vermont area and beyond.

What You Can Expect at PEAK

• An inclusive, welcoming, and supportive team culture
• Career development through mentorship and advanced training opportunities
• Exposure to high-quality medicine and diverse caseloads
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions matter
• Access to Ethos Veterinary Health's industry-leading education and development programs

Surrounding Areas
This position is based in Williston, VT and is easily accessible from:

• Burlington, VT & South Burlington, VT
• Essex Junction, VT & Essex, VT
• Colchester, VT & Shelburne, VT
• Milton, VT & St. Albans, VT
• Richmond, VT & Waterbury, VT
• Montpelier, VT & Plattsburgh, NY

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Considering Relocating?
Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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