Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Tustin, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians for its Emergency & Critical Care / Intensive Care Unit team at the AVSG/VSSOC facility in Tustin, CA. This role is for individuals passionate about caring for critically ill patients and delivering advanced, detail-oriented nursing care in a fast-paced environment. The position offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists and a skilled team, with potential for cross-training in Internal Medicine and Surgery. Veritas Veterinary Partners aims to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals, focusing on supporting specialty and emergency care hospitals.

Requirements

Active California RVT license or ability to transfer from out of state
Minimum 2 years experience as an RVT
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

ER and/or ICU experience strongly preferred
Experience training or mentoring RVTs/VAs is a plus
VTS credentials welcomed but not required
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 (nasal cannula, oxygen cages), Blood transfusions, Continuous rate infusions (CRIs), 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 and arterial blood gases, Cystocentesis and 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, 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
Mid-Level RVT: Provides high-quality nursing care with team support, confidently performs core technical skills, continues to refine skills, works closely with senior RVTs and clinicians, actively participates in training.
Senior RVT: Independently manages high-acuity cases, serves as a clinical resource and mentor, assists with complex decisions and workflows, supports training and skill development, may assist with protocol refinement and quality improvement.