Critical Care Veterinary Technician, ECVMC

Ethos Veterinary Health • Wilmington, NC

11d • $26 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Critical Care Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a vital role in delivering advanced nursing care to critically ill and hospitalized patients. You’ll work alongside our ECC veterinarians to manage complex medical cases, assist with emergency procedures, and provide continuous, detail-oriented monitoring.

This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with life-saving interventions including mechanical ventilation, transfusions, and advanced diagnostics—all within a collaborative, team-focused environment where your skills truly matter.

Requirements

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT, CVT, or LVT) preferred; experienced veterinary assistants considered
• Minimum 2 years of experience in emergency, ICU, or specialty medicine strongly preferred
• Proficiency in advanced monitoring and critical care procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a high-acuity environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to lift and restrain animals up to 50+ lbs with assistance
• A calm, focused, and compassionate approach to patient care​​​​​​​

Nice To Haves

• RECOVER certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring of critically ill and post-operative patients, including vitals, pain assessment, and mentation
• Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Perform advanced nursing care including IV and urinary catheter placement, blood draws, and feeding tube management
• Administer medications, fluids, CRIs, and blood products safely and accurately
• Assist with emergency procedures such as CPR, intubation, thoracocentesis, and abdominocentesis
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, capnography, and ventilators
• Perform in-house diagnostics including bloodwork, lactate, blood gas analysis, and cytology
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
• Collaborate with ECC veterinarians and hospital teams to manage caseload and ensure continuity of care
• Support training and mentorship of assistants and junior technicians
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper stocking of ICU and treatment areas

Benefits

• Paid Time Off benefits available upon hire
• Veterinary Social Worker on Staff at Hospital Location
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance Plans
• Discounted Employee Pet Insurance, Pet Services, and Supplies
• 401k Planning, with Employer Matching Structure
• Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
• Veterinary Nurse Champion Awards
• Recover CPR and Fear Free certification initiatives
• Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT/CVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
• Referral Program
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed