ER & ICU RVT — Critical Care Veterinary Technician

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking experienced RVTs for its Emergency & ICU teams in California. The role emphasizes dedicated ICU and emergency nursing, high‑acuity patient management, and continuous monitoring, with opportunities to cross‑train in Internal Medicine and Surgery.

Join a collaborative group of board‑certified specialists and support staff dedicated to exceptional patient care. You will work closely with board‑certified clinicians and technicians, providing 24/7 care, triage,

Qualifications

• Active California RVT license or ability to transfer from out of state.
• Minimum 2 years experience as an RVT.
• ER and/or ICU experience strongly preferred.
• Confident managing critical, unstable, and ASA III+ patients.
• Strong technical skill set with the ability to multitask in a high‑acuity environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and assist with team lifting for larger patients.
• Experience training or mentoring RVTs/VAs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill RVT responsibilities with an emphasis on Emergency and ICU care.
• Provide 24/7 nursing care for critically hospitalized and emergency patients.
• Perform triage and ICU nursing for unstable, high‑acuity cases.
• Monitor and document vital signs, patient condition, and treatment response.
• Recognize subtle status changes and promptly relay findings to clinicians.
• Deliver advanced care for patients needing oxygen therapy, transfusions, CRIs, and intensive monitoring.
• Perform anesthetic monitoring for routine, emergent, high‑risk, and ICU cases.
• Assist with diagnostics and procedures across ECC, Surgery, and Internal Medicine.

Skills

RVT license

ER/ICU experience

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Physical strength

Mentoring RVTs/VAs

Job description

Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking experienced RVTs for its Emergency & ICU teams in California. The role emphasizes dedicated ICU and emergency nursing, high‑acuity patient management, and continuous monitoring, with opportunities to cross‑train in Internal Medicine and Surgery.

Join a collaborative group of board‑certified specialists and support staff dedicated to exceptional patient care. You will work closely with board‑certified clinicians and technicians, providing 24/7 care, triage,