Emergency & Critical Care VTS — ER/ICU Specialist

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowance $1500 per year

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid sick time and vacation time

Scrub allowance $200 per year

AtDove membership

Job summary

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS). This role provides advanced nursing care and supports complex cases within our ER/ICU and specialty teams, serving as a clinical resource for teammates and mentoring RVTs and assistants.

The ideal candidate holds a current VTS license and has emergency or high-acuity experience, with strong communication skills and a calm demeanor under

Qualifications

• Current Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) license required
• Experience in emergency or high-acuity veterinary settings required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care and critical care monitoring for unstable and critically ill patients
• Assess patient status and communicate concerns to the veterinary team
• Assist with stabilization and management including CPR and life support
• Perform advanced procedures such as intubation, ventilation, central line placement
• Coordinate diagnostics, laboratory testing, imaging, and point-of-care testing
• Develop and adjust treatment plans with the attending veterinarian
• Maintain detailed medical records
• Mentor RVTs and staff; support ER/ICU training
• Communicate with clients regarding status and plans

Skills

VTS license

Emergency care

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Medical records

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS). This role provides advanced nursing care and supports complex cases within our ER/ICU and specialty teams, serving as a clinical resource for teammates and mentoring RVTs and assistants.

The ideal candidate holds a current VTS license and has emergency or high-acuity experience, with strong communication skills and a calm demeanor under