ICU Veterinary Technician - Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon

Stlouisanimalemergencyclinic; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 30,568 - 42,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Grant Circle fund for personal hardship

Job summary

Stlouisanimalemergencyclinic in O'Fallon seeks an ICU Veterinary Technician to provide dedicated veterinary care and exceptional service. Responsibilities include patient care, assisting during surgery, and maintaining medical records.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of experience in emergency care. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working with emergency & critical care patients.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements through examinations and interviews.
• Care for patients by administering medications and taking vital signs.
• Communicate with pet owners about the status of the patient.
• Maintain medical records and document patients’ conditions.

Skills

Emergency & critical care experience

Patient care and nursing

Communication with pet owners

Job description

ICU Veterinary Technician - Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon

*** Up to $5,000 sign‑on bonus available for full‑time qualified credentialed candidates! ***

PetVet Care Centers' Animal Emergency Clinic - O'Fallon is currently seeking a ICU Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Position Overview

Join our team as a ICU Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting break‑downs, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• 1+ years experience working with emergency & critical care patients.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• 1+ years working with urgent, emergent critical patients. Can be either RVT or Veterinary Assistant.

Schedule

• Thursday, Friday, Sunday from 6AM‑6PM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$22.19 — $30.69 USD

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