ER & Critical Care Technician - Growth Path

Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Career ladder and growth

Bootcamp training opportunities

TeamSTEPPS culture

Job summary

Philadelphia Animal Specialty & Emergency (PASE) is a veterinarian‑owned, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in the heart of Philadelphia. We’re hiring Emergency & Critical Care technicians to work a rotating schedule across our ER and ICU, caring for the hospital's sickest patients alongside our ER doctors and criticalists.

Our ECC team works rotating 10‑ or 12‑hour shifts across days, evenings, and overnights, including weekends and holidays, with opportunities for growth, training

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a veterinary emergency, critical care, or high‑volume specialty setting.
• Proficiency in core emergency nursing skills, including IV catheter placement, triage, patient monitoring, and medication calculations.
• Experience with sedation and anesthesia monitoring preferred; RECOVER CPR certification a plus.
• Availability for rotating 10‑ or 12‑hour shifts, including days, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Calm, clear communication under pressure, and a team‑first attitude.
• Ability to lift and restrain animals of all sizes, with assistance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergencies and stabilize critical patients alongside our ER doctors
• Provide hands‑on ICU nursing: catheter placement, fluid and transfusion therapy, CRI management, oxygen therapy, and close monitoring of unstable patients
• Perform sedation and anesthesia appropriate to your level, with training to grow further
• Assist in CPR and emergency procedures as part of a coordinated resuscitation team
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners during some of their hardest moments
• Mentor newer team members and help keep the ER and ICU running smoothly on every shift

Skills

Calm and clear communication under压力

Team‑first attitude

Ability to lift and restrain animals

Job description

Philadelphia Animal Specialty & Emergency (PASE) is a veterinarian‑owned, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in the heart of Philadelphia. We’re hiring Emergency & Critical Care technicians to work a rotating schedule across our ER and ICU, caring for the hospital's sickest patients alongside our ER doctors and criticalists.

Our ECC team works rotating 10‑ or 12‑hour shifts across days, evenings, and overnights, including weekends and holidays, with opportunities for growth, training