Overnight Veterinary Technician, ER
About The Position
Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician – ER/ICU $26.00–$35.00/hour (DOE) $4.00/hour Overnight Differential (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) $2.00/hour weekend differential $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Full-time opportunity in Santa Barbara, California Schedule: Overnight | Four 10-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts Build your Emergency & Critical Care veterinary career with Advanced Veterinary Specialists (AVS). As an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician, you'll provide hands-on nursing care for emergency, ICU, and critically ill patients while working alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and board-certified specialists. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Vet Tech, RVT, or Critical Care Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to expand their skills in emergency medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and advanced patient care. Why Join Advanced Veterinary Specialists Advanced Veterinary Specialists is a 24-hour specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Santa Barbara. Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified specialists in Surgery, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Dentistry alongside highly skilled Emergency veterinarians. You'll manage diverse and complex emergency cases while working in a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, mentorship, continuing education, and professional growth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary hospital experience.
- Strong veterinary nursing skills, including emergency triage, medication administration, patient monitoring, and emergency protocols.
- Ability to accurately calculate drug dosages, continuous rate infusions (CRIs), estimates, and invoices.
- Excellent communication, organization, multitasking, and client service skills.
- California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) required within 60 days of hire unless waived by a current California RVT license.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, or Specialty veterinary experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and advanced patient care preferred.
- Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license preferred.
- Interest in pursuing a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential welcomed.
Responsibilities
- Triage, assess, stabilize, and monitor emergency and critically ill patients.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, and prescribed treatments while providing advanced nursing care.
- Assist Emergency veterinarians with diagnostics, emergency procedures, surgery, sedation, and anesthesia.
- Monitor vital signs, recognize changes in patient condition, and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
- Provide wound care, post-operative care, and ongoing support for hospitalized and ICU patients.
- Communicate compassionately with pet owners regarding patient care and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate with Emergency veterinarians, specialists, Veterinary Technicians, and support teams to provide exceptional patient care.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Emergency & Critical Care environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- three weeks of accrued paid time off
- uniform allowance
- annual Veterinary Technician/RVT CE allowance
- VetBloom access with RACE-approved continuing education and training
- RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
- professional development and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
