Veterinary Technician - ER / ICU

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists • Burlington, VT

3d • $22 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS), Vermont’s only 24/7 specialty and emergency animal hospital, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Hybrid ER/ICU Veterinary Technician for its Emergency & Critical Care team. The role combines work on a fast-paced emergency floor with care in a dedicated ICU nursing unit, serving patients in a collaborative, high-acuity environment. Candidates should be passionate about patient care, eager to learn, and committed to supporting positive patient outcomes. The posting describes day/swing shifts in its opening and also lists an overnight position.

The position provides emergency and critical care for animal patients, including triage, nursing procedures, sedation and anesthesia support, and ongoing care for hospitalized ICU and isolation patients. It also includes communicating with clients about admissions, discharges, and treatment estimates, and maintaining accurate medical records and prepared treatment areas. The listed base pay is $26–$32 per hour for experienced, licensed technicians and $22–$28 per hour for unlicensed technicians. Weekend shifts are eligible for a differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of prior veterinary hospital experience.
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) is preferred but not required.
• Prior emergency veterinary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.
• Perform triage and initiate critical interventions for emergent patients.
• Conduct basic examinations to assess patient stability.
• Perform nursing procedures, including CPR, phlebotomy, cystocentesis, laboratory testing, and CRI calculations and administration.
• Administer and monitor sedation for minor procedures and advanced anesthesia for emergency surgeries.
• Provide ongoing care for hospitalized ICU and isolation patients.
• Facilitate ICU patient admissions and discharges.
• Prepare treatment estimates and discuss financial commitments with clients.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match after six months.
• Generous paid time off.
• Company-paid bonding leave or applicable state-provided bonding leave.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Continuing education allowance and license fee reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Uniform allowance.
• Discounts on veterinary services and products for employees’ pets.
• Discounts on reference lab testing for employees’ pets.
• Discounts on Purina pet foods.
• Pet insurance discounts through a preferred vendor.
• Weekend shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED