Registered Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health•Annapolis, MD

18d•$34 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Our ICU Veterinary Technician promotes a professional, patient-focused environment within the ICU and plays a vital role in supporting our surgeons with the care of postoperative and critical surgical patients. This position requires strong independence, excellent clinical judgment, and compassionate care. Our ICU Veterinary Technician works closely with surgeons and collaborates with all CVSS team members to ensure the highest standards of patient care, communication, and teamwork. CVSS has locations in Annapolis and Hunt Valley, MD. We are seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual to join our busy surgical specialty practice and care for our patients in the ICU. Our Annapolis location shares a 28,000 sq. ft. building with other veterinary practices: internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, rehabilitation, radiation oncology, and a 24-hour emergency clinic. This role is ideal for a highly motivated technician with strong clinical skills who thrives in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment and is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year ICU experience as a Veterinary Technician (RVT/ CVT/ LVT preferred but not required). Applicants with strong ICU experience will be considered.
Commitment to CVSS’s mission, vision, and values.
Demonstrates excellence in nursing care and critical thinking.
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a high-intensity environment.
Strong time-management skills, initiative, and task prioritization.
Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

RVT/ CVT/ LVT preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes a professional, patient-focused environment within the ICU.
Supports surgeons with the care of postoperative and critical surgical patients.
Works closely with surgeons and collaborates with all CVSS team members to ensure the highest standards of patient care, communication, and teamwork.
Calculates drug dosages and administers IV medications and fluids.
Checks for pulse deficits.
Recognizes if an EKG is abnormal.
Manages feeding tubes.
Performs venipuncture & IV catheter placement/ phlebotomy.
Uses a doppler, chest tube maintenance, jug catheter maintenance.
Performs bladder expression.
Provides strong patient monitoring and nursing care.
Utilizes excellent communication and teamwork skills.