Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA- accredited hospital located in Washington D.C. is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic veterinary technicians to join our Emergency and ICU teams! If you’ve developed the taste for emergency medicine and enjoy being part of a collaborative, diverse team – we’d love to meet you!

About the role:

In this fast-paced role, you’ll work closely with ER/ECC doctors, fellow technicians, and assistants to provide high-quality, emergent care. Ideal candidates are confident in triage, IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, history taking, and anesthesia monitoring, and are committed to teamwork, multitasking, and continuous skill development. We are open to multiple skill levels, so if you have been interested in exploring a new opportunity in emergency medicine, this could be a great opportunity to learn something new.

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Schedule is four 10 hour shifts per week with various shifts available. Some weekends and holidays are required.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation including shift differentials
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Life insurance and 401k with match
• Uniform allowance
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Pet care discounts
• Access to advanced tools (MRI, CT, ventilator, ICU, dialysis)
• A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning, compassion, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician (LVT, CVT, RVT) preferred but not required.
• 1-2 years experience working as a veterinary technician required.
• Recover certification a plus, but not required.

We're exclusively seeking veterinary professionals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another, grow, and do their best work – while having fun along the way.

Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to join the team?
Apply now or learn more at friendshiphospital.com