ER Veterinary Technician — Critical Care

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

CE allowance for RVTs and Veterinary A

VetBloom continuing education library

On-site Technician Learning & &Develop

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Emergency & Critical Care in San Marcos. You will work with Emergency Doctors and Critical Care Specialists in a fast-paced specialty hospital providing high-level nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients.

The role includes triage, patient assessments, diagnostic support, anesthesia monitoring, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of veterinary assistant experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and restrain patients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients throughout hospitalization.
• Triage incoming emergency patients while providing compassionate support to clients during their visit.
• Partner with Emergency Doctors and Critical Care Specialists to perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtain and process laboratory samples while utilizing diagnostic imaging to support patient care.
• Monitor and recover patients undergoing sedation and anesthesia.
• Provide advanced nursing care for intensive care patients, including those requiring dialysis and total plasma exchange therapies.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Drug calculations

Medication administration

Patient monitoring and vital signs

Medical history collection

Surgical preparation and anesthesia

Client education

Job description

Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Emergency & Critical Care in San Marcos. You will work with Emergency Doctors and Critical Care Specialists in a fast-paced specialty hospital providing high-level nursing care to emergency and critically ill patients.

The role includes triage, patient assessments, diagnostic support, anesthesia monitoring, and collaboration with the care team.