ICU Veterinary Technician: Critical Care & Career Growth

VCA Animal Hospitals; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our ICU team in Mesa, AZ. This full-time role offers a 3-day, 12-hour-alternative workweek (Thursday–Saturday, 7 am–7 pm) with a competitive hourly wage.

Join a team delivering high-quality care with advanced imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and critical patient support. We value dedication to pets, ongoing learning, and compassionate service to families during challenging times.

Qualifications

• Clinical veterinary technician proficiency with ICU procedures.
• Experience with critical care and emergency patient management preferred.
• Strong communication and client service skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and catheter placement for hospitalized patients.
• Assist in radiology, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care.
• Support surgical preparation and post-operative recovery; manage monitoring and charting.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our ICU team in Mesa, AZ. This full-time role offers a 3-day, 12-hour-alternative workweek (Thursday–Saturday, 7 am–7 pm) with a competitive hourly wage.

Join a team delivering high-quality care with advanced imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and critical patient support. We value dedication to pets, ongoing learning, and compassionate service to families during challenging times.