ER/ICU Veterinary Technician, AERA

Ethos Veterinary Health•West Caldwell, NJ

1d•$25 - $46

About The Position

The Animal Emergency & Referral Associates in West Caldwell, NJ is hiring a dedicated and enthusiastic Certified Veterinary Technician/ Experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our Emergency team! At Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA), excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s who we are. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, AERA represents the gold standard in veterinary medicine and patient care. We are proud recipients of the 2024 Neighborhood Fave award, recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Animal Hospitals of 2025, and honored with the dvm360 Hospital Design Merit Award for our innovative, state-of-the-art facility. In addition, AERA has been recognized as a Distinguished Kindness Workplace, reflecting our deep commitment to a supportive, respectful, and people-first culture. With comprehensive services including 24/7 emergency care, advanced anesthesia, diagnostics and radiology, internal medicine, orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, and radiation oncology, AERA stands at the forefront of specialty and emergency veterinary medicine—where advanced clinical expertise meets genuine compassion for patients, clients, and each other. Position Overview: This position serves as the primary support for ER doctors, assisting with all treatments and procedures while delivering the highest quality of patient care. The ER/ICU Certified Veterinary Technician/Experienced Veterinary Technicians must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and medical care, and work collaboratively with the team to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and optimal patient outcomes. Strong communication skills are essential to maintain seamless coordination and provide the best possible experience for both patients and staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Certified Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT)
Credentialed Technicians: At least 2 years of ECC experience
Non- Credentialed Technicians: At least 4 years of ECC experience
Ability to react quickly and appropriately during emergency situations, and remain calm under pressure
Excellent communication/people skills
Ability to work with and without direct supervision
Must have team-oriented attitude and promote positive culture
Considerable tact and diplomacy in dealing with clients affected by a variety of problems
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Nice To Haves

RECOVER training preferred
experience with sampling and PICC preferred
fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Responsibilities

Triaging, obtaining vitals, and documenting patient history.
Initiating stabilization measures under veterinary direction.
Placing IV catheters (experience with sampling and PICC preferred), collecting samples, and administering medications (including CRIs).
Assisting with anesthesia and participating in CPR (RECOVER training preferred).
Completing diagnostics, including radiographs and in-house laboratory testing.
Advanced nursing care of ECC patients and communicating status changes.
Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
Operating ER/ICU monitoring and infusion equipment.
Providing advanced nursing care to post-op patients.