Overnight ER/CC Veterinary Technician, Part Time, RBVH

Ethos Veterinary Health•Red Bank, NJ

4d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH) is seeking an Overnight Emergency/Critical Care Veterinary Technician. This role is crucial in the triage, stabilization, treatment, and ongoing management of emergency and critically ill patients. The technician will work collaboratively with ER clinicians, ICU teams, specialty services, assistants, and rotating doctors to ensure timely, efficient, and compassionate care. Responsibilities include client communication during high-stress situations, coaching support staff, and coordinating patient flow. The position requires the ability to independently carry out treatment plans, anticipate patient needs, and respond effectively to rapidly changing clinical situations.

Requirements

Three years of experience working as a nursing team member in a veterinary hospital is required.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role.

Nice To Haves

Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT)
Prior experience working in an Emergency Hospital
Fluency in multiple languages

Responsibilities

Triage emergency patients according to acuity level and provide immediate lifesaving care under veterinary direction.
Perform complete physical assessments, identify abnormalities and signs of shock, and communicate findings promptly to attending doctors.
Independently execute treatment plans using sound medical judgment and Kirby’s Rule of 20 principles.
Troubleshoot clinical situations in real time and adapt quickly to changing patient conditions.
Initiate and perform CPR according to RECOVER guidelines, recognize ROSC, and assist with post-resuscitation care.
Placement and management of peripheral IV catheters, central lines, PICC lines, intracaths, IO catheters, arterial lines, NG/NE tubes, male and female urinary catheters, nasal cannulas, tracheostomy tubes, chest tubes.
Manual and mechanical ventilation, high-flow nasal oxygen, oxygen cage operation, and Pleuravac setup/maintenance.
General anesthesia, TIVA, sedation monitoring, and recovery/extubation of high-risk patients.
Calculation and administration of multiple CRIs, vasopressors, TPN, and oral, ocular, aural, IV, IM, and SQ medications.
Blood product administration and monitoring, including whole blood, pRBCs, plasma, platelets, cryoprecipitate, IVIG, albumin, autotransfusions.
Recognition and management of transfusion reactions.
Gavage feeding of avian and reptile patients.
Recumbent patient care, nutritional support, sampling line care, and pain assessment.
Strong phlebotomy skills in companion animals and exotic species, including patients with poor vasculature.
Collection, processing, and submission of diagnostic samples: blood smears, saline agglutination tests, cystocentesis, catheterized samples.
Radiographic positioning and basic imaging support.
Operation of in-house laboratory equipment and submission of external lab tests.
Care of isolation patients with strict adherence to disease prevention protocols.
Proper use of PPE and implementation of hospital disinfection standards.
Maintenance of sterile technique in all applicable procedures.
Coach and support rotating doctors, assistants, and nursing staff in a high-acuity ER/ICU setting.
Coordinate patient flow between Emergency, ICU, and specialty departments to optimize efficiency and continuity of care.
Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients during emotional or high-stress situations, utilizing empathy and de-escalation techniques.
Provide medical updates, treatment plans, and assist with financial discussions as appropriate.
Aftercare services including euthanasia catheter placement, cremation processing, necropsy preparation, and rabies submission testing.
Accurate and timely medical record keeping.
Equipment operation, stocking, cleaning, and general hospital upkeep (cage cleaning, sweeping, mopping as needed).