Emergency ICU Technician and Assistants

Hound; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

CE leave

CE stipend

Uniform allowance

Holiday bonus

Shift differential

Pet insurance reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Hound in Northampton, MA seeks a Veterinary Technician to perform jugular and peripheral venipuncture, place IV catheters, and run in-house lab tests. You will monitor patients under anesthesia and assist doctors in emergency and urgent cases, while documenting histories and updates during rounds.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, stay composed in a fast-paced ER, and work well with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Doppler BP monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement, lab procedures, and anesthesia/sedation monitoring.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to remain composed in a fast-paced ER setting.
• Team-focused mindset with a desire for continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform jugular and peripheral venipuncture.
• Place IV catheters and conduct in-house laboratory diagnostics.
• Monitor and manage patients under sedation and anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarians in emergency, specialty, and urgent outpatient cases.
• Obtain patient histories and provide thorough case updates during shift rounds.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and colleagues.
• Support a cooperative and efficient team environment.

Skills

Venipuncture

Doppler BP

Catheter placement

Lab procedures

Anesthesia monitoring

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Venipuncture tools

In-house lab equipment

Job description

What We Offer:

Flexible Scheduling Choose between a 3- or 4-day workweek with a protected lunch break.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

• $24–$30/hour (VTS $30+/hour)
• $3.00/hour shift differential for hours worked between 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• $100 bonus for each holiday worked
• Two additional floating PTO days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Monthly pet insurance reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• 3 weeks accrued vacation
• 1-week accrued sick leave
• 1-week continuing education leave
• Annual CE stipend
• Respectful Client Interactions
• All clients sign a behavior agreement at their first visit. We strictly enforce a zero-tolerance policy for abusive conduct.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform jugular and peripheral venipuncture
• Place IV catheters and conduct in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Monitor and manage patients under sedation and anesthesia
• Assist veterinarians in emergency, specialty, and urgent outpatient cases
• Obtain patient histories and provide thorough case updates during shift rounds
• Maintain clear communication with clients and colleagues
• Support a cooperative and efficient team environment

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Doppler blood pressure monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement, lab procedures, and anesthesia/sedation monitoring
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to remain composed and effective in a fast-paced ER setting
• Team-focused mindset with a desire for continued growth

Preferred:

• Experience in emergency and/or specialty medicine
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential