Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care

Veritas Veterinary Partners • Tustin, CA

4d • $30 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians for its Emergency & Critical Care / Intensive Care Unit team at AVSG/VSSOC. This role involves caring for critically ill patients, delivering advanced nursing care, and working in a fast-paced environment alongside board-certified specialists. The position offers opportunities for cross-training in Internal Medicine and Surgery and focuses on high-acuity patient management and continuous monitoring.

Requirements

• Active California RVT license or ability to transfer from out of state
• Minimum 2 years experience as an RVT
• ER and/or ICU experience strongly preferred
• Confident managing critical, unstable, and ASA III+ patients
• Strong technical skill set with the ability to multitask in a high‑acuity environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and assist with team lifting for larger patients

Nice To Haves

• Experience training or mentoring RVTs/VAs is a plus

Responsibilities

• Fulfill all responsibilities of a Registered Veterinary Technician with an emphasis on Emergency and ICU care
• Provide comprehensive, around‑the‑clock nursing care to critically hospitalized and emergency patients
• Perform triage and ICU nursing, supporting unstable and high‑acuity cases
• Monitor, trend, and accurately document vital signs, patient condition, and treatment responses
• Recognize subtle changes in patient status and promptly communicate findings to clinicians
• Deliver advanced nursing care for patients requiring oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, continuous rate infusions (CRIs), and intensive monitoring and supportive care
• Perform anesthetic monitoring for routine, emergent, high‑risk, and ICU‑level procedures
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across ECC, Surgery, and Internal Medicine
• Obtain and process diagnostic samples, including venipuncture, arterial blood gases, cystocentesis, urinary catheter sampling, blood typing, crossmatching, and slide agglutination
• Perform advanced ECC/ICU procedures, including placement and maintenance of central and PICC lines, nasal oxygen cannula placement, blood transfusion administration and monitoring, and CRI calculation, setup, and troubleshooting
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records, ICU flow sheets, and treatment documentation
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding hospitalized patients
• Support a positive, collaborative work environment while upholding AVSG/VSSOC standards of professionalism, empathy, and courtesy

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance with optional add‑on policies
• Paid time off and sick pay
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education support for licensed staff
• Career development and advancement within specialty departments
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee discounts and insurance perks
• Mental health and wellness support resources (including Talkspace)

What This Job Offers

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