Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery
About The Position
Make an impact caring for critically ill and post-operative surgical patients in a specialty hospital where your technical expertise truly matters. At Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, you'll work alongside board-certified surgeons in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous professional growth. At Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll join a team dedicated exclusively to advanced surgical care. Our ICU technicians play an essential role in delivering exceptional nursing care to post-operative and critical patients while collaborating closely with board-certified surgeons and specialists across multiple disciplines.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of ICU experience as a Veterinary Technician.
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred but not required. Applicants with strong ICU experience will be considered.
- Strong critical thinking skills and commitment to exceptional nursing care.
- Experience calculating drug dosages and administering IV medications and fluids.
- Proficiency with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and advanced patient monitoring.
- Experience with ECG interpretation, feeding tubes, chest tube maintenance, and critical patient nursing care.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while remaining calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional nursing care for post-operative and critically ill surgical patients in the ICU.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons and specialty teams to provide outstanding patient care.
- Monitor patients closely and recognize changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment.
- Calculate drug dosages and administer intravenous medications and fluid therapy accurately.
- Monitor ECGs and identify abnormal cardiac rhythms.
- Assess patients for pulse deficits and changes in cardiovascular status.
- Manage feeding tubes, chest tubes, urinary bladder expression, and jugular catheter maintenance.
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy.
- Prioritize patient care while working independently in a fast-paced, high-intensity ICU environment.
- Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively with the clinical team.
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- retirement benefits
- paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
- CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access.
- Uniform (scrub) allowance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Employee pet discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
