Critical Care Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT).
• Minimum of 5 years of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Strong technical skills in emergency and critical care medicine.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and team-building abilities.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Passion for veterinary technician development and mentorship.
• Self-motivated and highly organized.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency & Critical Care (ECC).
• Experience in Emergency, Specialty, or Referral Medicine.
• Experience managing teams of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants.
• Experience creating training programs, SOPs, and nursing protocols.
• Strong understanding of technician utilization and nursing workflow optimization.
• Passion for advancing the veterinary technician profession.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable nursing culture.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Develop technician training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career-growth pathways.
• Promote continuing education and technical skill advancement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development support.
• Partner with leadership to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Maintain a strong presence on the treatment floor and provide hands-on support during emergency and critical care cases.
• Help oversee Emergency, Critical Care, Swing Shift, and Overnight nursing operations.
• Help coordinate technician scheduling and clinical staffing coverage.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and leadership to optimize workflow and efficiency.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor across departments, and support cross-training and technical skill development.
• Develop and maintain veterinary nursing protocols and standards of care.
• Promote best practices in emergency and critical care nursing, anesthesia monitoring, patient assessment and triage, venipuncture and catheter placement, blood transfusion therapy, advanced patient monitoring, and critical care procedures.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, medical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion patient advocacy and client service.

Benefits

• Leadership bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Continuing Education support and allowance.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Employee pet care discount.