Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency/ICU
About The Position
Join Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital as an Emergency Veterinary Technician and take the next step in your veterinary career. We’re seeking a skilled, compassionate Veterinary Technician to support our ER/ICU team in delivering exceptional care to hospitalized and emergency patients in a fast-paced specialty environment. Whether you’re experienced in emergency medicine or looking to continue building advanced technical skills, this is an opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team while making a meaningful impact every shift. Students currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- CVT / LVT / RVT or VTNE Eligible required
- 1+ years of experience in a small animal hospital setting preferred
- Strong technical skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and nursing care
- Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment
- Strong communication skills with both clients and team members
- Positive, dependable, and collaborative approach to patient care and teamwork
- Eagerness to continue learning and growing professionally
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Nice To Haves
- Emergency or critical care experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional nursing care to emergency, critical care, hospitalized, and specialty patients including surgical, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, and urgent care cases
- Triage incoming emergency patients and assess patient status quickly and efficiently
- Place IV catheters, administer medications and fluids, and perform accurate dosage calculations
- Assist with patient stabilization and support life-saving procedures, including CPR
- Collect diagnostic samples and assist with imaging and patient monitoring
- Induce and monitor anesthesia and sedation for emergency and specialty procedures
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
- Monitor patient vitals, identify changes in condition, and communicate findings promptly to the attending veterinarian
- Educate clients at discharge regarding medications, home-care instructions, and follow-up recommendations with empathy and clarity
- Support a collaborative, team-focused hospital environment while contributing to daily workflow and patient care priorities
Benefits
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus paid after 90 days of employment
- $5/hour shift differential for hours worked between 12:00am–7:00am
- Annual CE Allowance: Starting at $800 for licensed technicians and incremental increases based on total years credentialed
- Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
- CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement (does not come out of your CE allowance!)
- RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
- 16-Week VTNE Study Group
- Professional Development Assistance
- PTO + Sick Time
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
