Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Overnight ICU

🩺 Key Responsibilities – ICU & Emergency Medicine

Patient Care & Advanced Technical Skills

• Provide overnight monitoring and management of ICU and critical care patients
• Perform advanced technical procedures including:
  • IV catheter placement
  • Blood collection and transfusions
  • Radiographs
  • Anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Assist with emergency stabilization, triage, and urgent interventions
• Support Internal Medicine diagnostics such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced lab testing
• Administer medications via IV, IM, SQ, oral, and injectable routes
• Deliver detailed post-procedure and critical care monitoring

Client Communication

• Provide overnight patient updates to pet owners
• Communicate treatment plans, diagnostics, and next steps with clarity and compassion

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with ER doctors, ICU teams, and Internal Medicine specialists
• Participate in case rounds and ensure continuity of care across departments

Medical Records & Facility Standards

• Maintain accurate, thorough medical records and treatment logs
• Ensure ICU, treatment, and workspaces are clean, stocked, and hospital-ready

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• 2–3+ years of veterinary hospital experience (Emergency, ICU, or Specialty strongly preferred)
• Advanced technical skills in anesthesia, emergency procedures, and patient monitoring
• Comfortable working independently on overnight shifts
• Strong communication skills and a calm, confident presence in high-pressure situations
• Physically able to lift, restrain, and stand for extended periods
• A true patient-first mindset and commitment to gold-standard care

Preferred (Not Required)

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT)
• Prior experience in Emergency, ICU, or Specialty Medicine
• Familiarity with critical care protocols and specialty diagnostics

🚀 Growth & Learning Opportunities with Innovetive Petcare

• Competitive Pay:
  • $21.00–$25.00/hr based on experience
  • $26+/hr negotiable for actively Licensed Veterinary Technicians with relevant ER/Specialty experience
• Overnight Shift Differential: +$2/hr beginning at midnight
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + dedicated CE PTO
• Paid Continuing Education (conferences, workshops, online learning)
• Career Growth & Advancement:
  • Opportunities within ICU, ER, Specialty Medicine
  • Support for pursuing VTS or advanced certifications
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, retirement planning, and more
• Student Loan & Licensure Assistance:
  • For graduates of AVMA-accredited VT programs who completed the VTNE within the last 3 years
• Sign-On or Relocation Assistance for highly qualified Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• State-of-the-Art Facility & Equipment
• Supportive, team-driven culture that values clinical excellence and professional voice

🔗 Apply Today