ICU Veterinary Technician — Critical Care Specialist

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Paid time off

Annual CE allowance

Career development

Pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Mental health resources

Wellness app access

Job summary

Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, has a new opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. Our ICU team provides calm, compassionate care for critically ill and hospitalized patients and the families who love them.

In this role, you will be an essential part of keeping our intensive care unit running smoothly, ensuring patients receive attentive monitoring and pet parents receive thoughtful, consistent updates.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician or eligible to register.
• Experience with anesthesia, CRIs, epidurals and ventilators.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced ICU environment.
• Strong interpersonal and charting skills.

Responsibilities

• Caseload coordination for ICU admissions and records.
• Facilitate communication among veterinarians, pet parents and referrals.
• Provide hospitalization updates and discharge instructions.
• Support patient monitoring and treatment workflows.
• Maintain flexibility across day and evening shifts.

Skills

Anesthesia

CRI

Epidurals

Mechanical ventilation

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician

Job description

Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, has a new opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. Our ICU team provides calm, compassionate care for critically ill and hospitalized patients and the families who love them.

In this role, you will be an essential part of keeping our intensive care unit running smoothly, ensuring patients receive attentive monitoring and pet parents receive thoughtful, consistent updates.