Emergency and ICU Veterinary Technician

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University; North Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier institution dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine. As an Emergency and Critical Care Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in patient care and mentoring future veterinary professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art environment, ensuring high standards of care while collaborating with a diverse team. With competitive compensation and extensive continuing education opportunities, this role is perfect for those passionate about clinical excellence and leadership in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Shift Differentials

Continuing Education Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Care Benefits

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified leader with advanced technical expertise and mentoring skills.
• Experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage treatment plans for high-quality patient care.
• Assist with procedures and make independent nursing care decisions.
• Collaborate with team members to prioritize patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Technical Expertise

Excellent Communication Skills

Mentoring

Clinical Decision Making

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

VTS Certification (preferred)

Job description

Emergency and Critical Care Technicians

Join the team at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, a premier institution and dedicated to advancing the field of veterinary medicine. We are currently seeking experienced VTS level technicians in Emergency and Critical Care to become integral leaders in patient care, teaching and workplace culture within our small animal hospital. This is a unique opportunity to elevate your career by combining your specialized technical expertise and experience to teach future veterinarians and mentor a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art environment.

Located in beautiful North Grafton, MA, our campus offers the perfect balance of serene country surroundings with easy access to major highways. Our facilities include seven cutting-edge teaching hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories, where we deliver exceptional patient care while supporting the education and research missions of our school. With an annual patient caseload of approximately 100,000, Tufts Veterinary Group serves clients across New England and provides critical hands-on training for our veterinary students, interns, and residents.

The Foster Hospital for Small Animals at the Cummings School is a full-service hospital, an approved ACVECC residency training facility, and is designated as an ACVECC-recognized Level 1 Veterinary Trauma Center as well as a VECCS Level 1 facility. The emergency service manages over 15,000 cases annually including approximately 50 mechanical ventilation cases and is supported by 8 Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 12 residents, 15 rotating interns and a team of highly skilled nursing staff. Our nursing staff rotate between ICU and emergency medicine, participate in teaching house officers and students, and are encouraged to pursue VTS certification. The Critical Care Service houses up to 30 patients of any specialty services in need of intensive monitoring.

The Roles:

As an Emergency and Critical Care Technician, you’ll play a pivotal role in intensive patient care as well as an opportunity to shape the future of veterinary medicine by mentoring the next generation of veterinary technicians, clinicians, and students. You’ll work alongside a diverse group of skilled professionals, ensuring that the highest standards of care are consistently upheld. If you have a passion for clinical excellence and a drive to lead and inspire others, this role is for you.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified leader with advanced technical expertise—ideally, you’re a VTS or a highly experienced CVT looking to obtain your VTS.
• A proven leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and excels at fostering collaboration and team spirit.
• A motivator and mentor, eager to provide coaching and support to your team while upholding high standards of patient care
• Experience in large specialty practices or academia is preferred, but a passion for teaching and leading is essential

What You'll Do:

• Monitor, manage and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians to ensure prompt delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Assist clinicians with procedures and independently perform specialized and complicated procedures.
• Make independent nursing care decisions for advanced clinical situations without direct supervision by faculty and carry out these decisions
• Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
• Cultivate a cohesive, high-performing team by promoting a spirit of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous development.
• Leverage your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to guide your team, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure seamless operations across all services.

Why Tufts?

Working at Tufts University means joining a supportive community of professionals who are committed to innovating in veterinary care and educating the next generation of veterinary leaders. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive compensation that reflects your expertise and credentials.
• Generous shift differentials, on-call and emergency stipends; merit and performance reviews—because we value your dedication.
• Extensive continuing education (CE) opportunities, including access to in-house CE, conferences, and a generous CE allowance to support your ongoing professional growth.
• A comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; retirement savings plans; legal services; long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program; flexible spending accounts; and more.
• Generous paid time off: 3 weeks of vacation per year, 13+ holidays, and additional leave benefits to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement and pet care benefits, plus exclusive discounts available to Tufts employees.

For complete information on the perks and benefits of working at Tufts University please visit https://access.tufts.edu/faculty-and-staff-benefits

Salary Range:

$35.50-$49.00 per hour, based on experience, expertise, and internal equity. *This range does not include shift differentials which vary between an additional $2-4/hr. *

Interested in other positions? We are always seeking to add VTS level technicians to our fantastic team in every area!

Please reach out to discuss additional opportunities that may be available:Jessica Boyle CVT, VTS (SAIM) Veterinary Nursing Director [e-mail]

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.