Experienced ECC Veterinary Technician -2nd Shift

United Veterinary Care; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401K with company match

Paid time off

CE opportunities

Pet discounts

Uniform allowance

Flexible scheduling

Shift differential $5/hr after 8pm

On-site veterinary social worker

Job summary

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) in East Greenwich, RI, is seeking an Experienced ECC Veterinary Technician for the 2nd shift. Work with board-certified specialists and a skilled team in a fast-paced, advanced referral hospital.

You'll provide critical nursing care, monitor changes in patient status, assist with anesthesia, and maintain detailed medical records while collaborating with emergency doctors and technicians to deliver the highest level of patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency & Critical Care veterinary technician experience required.
• Veterinary Technician certification preferred.
• Ability to lift and handle pets weighing 40+ pounds and remain active throughout your shift.
• Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care to critically ill and emergency patients using advanced technical skills.
• Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient status in a fast-paced ECC environment.
• Assist with emergency procedures, anesthesia, and recovery of complex cases.
• Deliver compassionate support and clear communication to clients.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
• Collaborate with specialists, emergency doctors, and fellow technicians to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Mentor and support team members while contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Skills

ECC experience

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Veterinary Technician certification

Job description

Description

Experienced ECC Veterinary Technician – 2nd Shift

Are you an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician looking for a hospital where you can fully utilize your skills while continuing to grow? Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is seeking a skilled ECC Veterinary Technician to join our talented 2nd shift team of emergency and specialty professionals who are deeply committed to exceptional patient care, client support, and collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside board-certified specialists, experienced emergency clinicians, and highly trained technicians in a fast-paced, advanced referral hospital where your knowledge and expertise will make a meaningful impact every day.

Why OSVS?

At OSVS, we recognize the critical role experienced ECC technicians play in delivering outstanding patient care. Our team is empowered to practice at a high level while continuing to develop new skills through formal continuing education, hands‑on training labs, and mentorship opportunities.

Our newly renovated ICU is equipped with advanced technology, including:

• Wireless EKG monitoring
• HiFlow oxygen therapy
• Snyder oxygen cages
• Mechanical ventilation
• Portable ultrasound
• Defibrillator
• In‑house blood donor program

You’ll work with critically ill and emergent patients while utilizing advanced nursing skills such as advanced patient assessment, transfusion therapies, ventilator monitoring, placement and care of NG tubes and central lines, and much more.

What You’ll Do

• Provide exceptional nursing care to critically ill and emergency patients using advanced technical skills
• Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient status in a fast‑paced ECC environment
• Assist with emergency procedures, anesthesia, and recovery of complex cases
• Deliver compassionate support and clear communication to clients
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
• Collaborate with specialists, emergency doctors, and fellow technicians to provide the highest level of patient care
• Mentor and support team members while contributing to a positive hospital culture

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency & Critical Care veterinary technician experience required
• Veterinary Technician certification preferred
• Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and efficient in a fast‑paced emergency setting
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient and client care
• Ability to lift and handle pets weighing 40+ pounds and remain active throughout your shift

Schedule

This position is specifically for 2nd shift, providing critical patient care during some of the hospital’s busiest hours. As part of our 24/7 emergency and specialty care team, candidates should be available to work a weekend shift each week as well as rotating holidays.

Benefits & Perks

• Employer‑paid medical premiums and deductible
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• PTO, paid holidays, and EAP support
• Veterinary Social Worker available on‑site
• Paid CE opportunities, CE stipend for CVT and VTS
• Uniform allowance & personal pet discounts
• Flexible scheduling options (8, 10, or 12‑hour shifts)
• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Plus $5/hr shift differential after 8pm

About Us

OSVS is a 35,000‑sq. ft. hospital in East Greenwich, RI, serving patients across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. With a busy emergency service, nationally respected internship and residency programs, and board‑certified specialists in ECC, internal medicine, surgery, neurology, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and avian/exotics, we are proud to be a leader in advanced veterinary medicine.

At OSVS, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find a career home where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your passion for helping pets and their people truly makes a difference.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non‑discrimination laws.