Veterinary Technician, ICU
Ethos Veterinary Health•Melbourne, FL
•$23 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
Animal Specialty & Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our ICU team in Melbourne, Florida. This role involves providing advanced care for critically ill patients, utilizing advanced monitoring, diagnostics, and treatments. The position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced emergency clinicians and board-certified specialists, and to continue developing technical skills in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of Veterinary Technician experience, preferably in Emergency or Critical Care
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT) strongly preferred
- Advanced understanding of veterinary nursing, restraint, phlebotomy, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, laboratory procedures, pharmacology, and critical patient monitoring
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Outstanding communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to remain calm, efficient, and compassionate in a fast-paced ICU environment
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional nursing care for critically ill and hospitalized ICU patients.
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and communicate findings promptly to the medical team.
- Perform advanced patient assessments and continuous monitoring.
- Place and maintain intravenous catheters and administer prescribed medications and fluid therapy.
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostic testing.
- Assist with emergency procedures, advanced diagnostics, and critical patient stabilization.
- Operate and monitor advanced patient support equipment, including ventilators and oxygen therapy systems.
- Assist with anesthesia monitoring and recovery when needed.
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
- Collaborate closely with emergency veterinarians, specialists, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Provide compassionate communication and education to clients regarding hospitalized patients.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- CE Allowance
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Pet Discount
- 401(k)
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Bonus Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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