ICU Vet Tech (LVT) — Sign-On & Relocation

Ethos Veterinary Health; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee discount

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Bonus opportunities

Professional growth

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's Animal Specialty & Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC) in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced ICU Veterinary Technician to join our Critical Care team. You will provide advanced nursing care to critically ill and hospitalized patients while collaborating with emergency clinicians and board-certified specialists.

This full-time role offers three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) and opportunities to monitor patients, manage IVs, anesthesia, diagnostic testing, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of Veterinary Technician experience; Emergency or Critical Care experience preferred.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) strongly preferred.
• Advanced understanding of veterinary nursing, patient restraint, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, laboratory procedures, pharmacology, and critical patient monitoring.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill and hospitalized ICU patients.
• Perform patient assessments and continuously monitor vital signs and clinical status.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly to the medical team.
• Place and maintain IV catheters and administer prescribed medications and fluid therapy.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform in‑house diagnostic testing.
• Assist with emergency procedures, advanced diagnostics, and critical patient stabilization.
• Operate and monitor patient support equipment, including ventilators and oxygen therapy systems.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Collaborate with emergency veterinarians, specialists, technicians, and support staff.
• Communicate compassionately with clients and provide updates and education regarding hospitalized patients.

Skills

ICU nursing

Emergency care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Ventilators

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

In-house diagnostics

Phlebotomy

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health's Animal Specialty & Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC) in Melbourne, FL is seeking an experienced ICU Veterinary Technician to join our Critical Care team. You will provide advanced nursing care to critically ill and hospitalized patients while collaborating with emergency clinicians and board-certified specialists.

This full-time role offers three 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) and opportunities to monitor patients, manage IVs, anesthesia, diagnostic testing, and