Job Description

Veterinary Technician Specialist – Emergency & Critical Care

$35–$48/hour | Peoria, AZ | Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECCC) is hiring a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) – Emergency & Critical Care to join our high-volume, 24-hour emergency and critical care hospital in Peoria, AZ. This is an advanced clinical opportunity for a credentialed veterinary technician with VTS certification who wants to practice at the highest level of emergency and critical care medicine while helping develop clinical standards and mentor the next generation of veterinary technicians.

In Your Day-to-Day You Will

• Provide advanced nursing care for critically ill and unstable veterinary patients across the Emergency and Critical Care teams
• Manage and prioritize the workflow of complex critical care cases in collaboration with veterinarians and Critical Care specialists
• Participate actively in daily patient rounds, communicating clinical findings, treatment priorities, and changes in patient condition
• Manage patients requiring advanced critical care interventions, including mechanical ventilation, dialysis, total plasma exchange, and high-flow oxygen therapy
• Apply advanced clinical knowledge to patient assessment, treatment, monitoring, and ongoing critical care management
• Collaborate with Criticalists and Critical Care Residents to deliver evidence-based, gold-standard patient care
• Serve as a clinical resource for veterinary technicians and other members of the ECC team
• Mentor veterinary technicians and support team members who are developing advanced critical care skills
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care, workflow, and clinical outcomes within Emergency and Critical Care
• Help develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) that establish consistent clinical standards across the ECC teams
• Share specialty knowledge and promote advanced emergency and critical care techniques throughout the hospital
• Partner with veterinary leadership and training teams to identify clinical education needs
• Maintain current specialty knowledge through continuing education, professional development, and engagement with current veterinary literature

Clinical Education & Leadership

• Partner with the Head of Training to develop AVECCC Academy course content and specialty training roadmaps
• Design and deliver advanced ECC training for veterinary technicians and support staff
• Create and teach courses for AVECCC employees and the broader veterinary community
• Develop training programs that support technicians pursuing specialty certification
• Mentor aspiring VTS candidates and provide guidance on the VTS application and examination process
• Help veterinary technicians understand specialty pathways and develop the clinical skills necessary to pursue VTS certification
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and advocate for excellence in veterinary emergency and critical care

What We’re Looking For

• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT) with VTS certification
• Specialty experience in Emergency and Critical Care
• Demonstrated experience managing complex critical care patients and overseeing ECC workflow
• Advanced knowledge of critical care nursing, monitoring, and treatment
• Experience or proficiency with advanced therapies such as mechanical ventilation, dialysis, total plasma exchange, or high-flow oxygen therapy preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to prioritize multiple critically ill patients
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for mentoring, teaching, and developing veterinary professionals
• Ability to contribute to SOP development and clinical quality improvement
• Dependable, compassionate, and committed to exceptional patient care
• Passion for advancing the practice of veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

About Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center

Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECCC) is a 24-hour emergency and critical care veterinary hospital serving the Peoria and greater Phoenix Valley area. We are committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate emergency and critical care while advancing the standard of veterinary medicine.

AVECCC is a VECCS Level 1 Certified Facility with six Criticalists and Critical Care Residents, providing our technical team with the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists and manage an exceptional range of complex cases.

Our ECC team has access to advanced therapies and technology, including mechanical ventilation, dialysis, total plasma exchange, and high-flow oxygen therapy.

Why Join AVECCC?

• Practice advanced Emergency & Critical Care medicine in a VECCS Level 1 Certified Facility
• Work alongside six Criticalists and Critical Care Residents
• Manage a diverse and challenging critical care caseload
• Participate in advanced procedures and therapies
• Help establish clinical standards and develop ECC SOPs
• Opportunities for clinical leadership, education, and professional growth
• Mentor technicians pursuing VTS certification
• Teach through AVECCC Academy and engage with the local veterinary community

Compensation & Benefits

• $35–$48/hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Up to $1,500 annually in continuing education allowance for VTS
• Uniform allowance
• Paid veterinary license renewal fees
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• Employee pet discount
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

Apply today and help advance the future of veterinary Emergency & Critical Care at AVECCC!

About Ethos:

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

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, Ethos 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.

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.