ICU Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Are you a skilled Veterinary Technician looking for a rewarding career in a supportive environment? Join our close-knit team at Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County! We welcome experienced technicians to our Emergency and Critical Care team to work alongside top Emergency Doctors and Critical Care Specialists in a dynamic, collaborative workplace dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets and their owners. Join a structured ICU environment where you’ll work alongside board-certified Surgeons, Neurologists, Internists, Cardiologists, Oncologists, Radiologists, Ophthalmologists, and Criticalists caring for complex post-operative and medically intensive patients. Our ICU primarily manages: Neurosurgical recoveries Advanced orthopedic and soft tissue post-operative cases Internal medicine critical patients Escalated ER transfers requiring specialty oversight This is a high-responsibility ICU position requiring strong monitoring skills, critical thinking, and confidence managing medically complex patients, especially during overnight shifts.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years ER or specialty ICU experience
- Demonstrated competency in: CRI setup and management
- Advanced anesthetic recovery monitoring
- Blood product administration
- Neurologic patient monitorin
- Independent clinical decision-making within scope
Responsibilities
- Independently manage post-surgical and specialty ICU patients
- Monitor advanced pain protocols and CRIs
- Trend and interpret complex vital parameters
- Support anesthetic recovery for high-acuity cases
- Communicate directly with Criticalists and specialty teams
- Provide compassionate and professional client communication during critical hospitalizations
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical documentation
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 3 weeks accrued paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Competitive annual CE allowance for RVTs and Veterinary Assistants
- VetBloom access: RACE-approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
- Ethos-sponsored scholarships
- Collaboration with our VT program
- RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
- Dedicated onboarding and leadership-supported development
- Clear growth pathways within our Level 1–3 structure
- Fun, engaging culture with holiday parties, monthly birthday celebrations, and employee appreciation events
- On-site social worker for team support
- 75% employee pet discount
- Pet food discount programs
- Free annual exams, vaccines, and lab work through our Blood Donor Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
