ER & Critical Care VTS Leader

Stryker Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CVETS is seeking a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency & Critical Care to lead advanced patient care and mentor staff in a fast-paced ER/ICU setting. You will apply expert clinical judgment, manage high-acuity cases, and ensure effective client communication, while upholding the hospital's standards of care.

You will collaborate with veterinarians and leadership to drive training, improve protocols, and support patient outcomes in a demanding environment requiring compassion and

Qualifications

• Current credentialing as a Licensed/Registered/Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT) in applicable state
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency & Critical Care required and maintained in good standing
• Current certification in CPR (RECOVER certification strongly preferred)
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent from an accredited program (preferred)
• Minimum of 2-3+ years of experience in a veterinary emergency and/or critical care setting

Responsibilities

• Maintain active VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) credentials and fulfill all continuing education requirements to sustain specialty status
• Actively participate in advanced continuing education and contribute to team learning (e.g., case reviews, in-house training)
• Demonstrate advanced clinical decision-making and critical thinking in emergency and ICU cases
• Serve as a mentor and clinical resource for technicians, assistants, and support staff
• Lead by example in providing exceptional patient care and client service
• Prioritize and triage multiple high-acuity patients effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Safely handle and manage patients of all temperaments, including those that are large, anxious, or aggressive (≥50 lbs)
• Apply advanced knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, calculations, and procedures
• Communicate proactively and effectively with veterinarians, team members, and clients
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, professionalism, and composure in high-stress situations
• Adapt to varying clinician styles while optimizing team efficiency and patient outcomes
• Identify workflow or patient care improvement opportunities and contribute to solutions

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Advanced care

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

LVT/RVT credential

VTS in ECC

Vet tech degree

Tools

Radiography equipment

Ventilation equipment

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

CVETS is seeking a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency & Critical Care to lead advanced patient care and mentor staff in a fast-paced ER/ICU setting. You will apply expert clinical judgment, manage high-acuity cases, and ensure effective client communication, while upholding the hospital's standards of care.

You will collaborate with veterinarians and leadership to drive training, improve protocols, and support patient outcomes in a demanding environment requiring compassion and