Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care (Full Time & Relief)
About The Position
Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians for its Emergency & Critical Care / Intensive Care Unit team at AVSG/VSSOC in Tustin, CA. This role involves providing advanced nursing care to critically ill and injured patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work alongside board-certified specialists and a skilled team, with opportunities for cross-training in Internal Medicine and Surgery. The position emphasizes ICU and emergency nursing, high-acuity patient management, and continuous monitoring, contributing to the hospital's mission of providing exceptional care and building a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals.
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.
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Nice To Haves
- Experience training or mentoring RVTs/VAs is a plus.
- Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
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.
- 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)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
