ICU Veterinary Technician — Critical Care & Emergency

MedVet; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Vision and Dental

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials and On-call Pay

Uniform Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Health

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

MedVet in Utah is seeking a Nursing/ICU Veterinary Technician to join our emergency and specialty team. You will monitor hospitalized patients, assist DVMs, perform anesthesia induction and recovery, and contribute to client education and care plans.

The role offers a rotating schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities for continued education. Candidates should have RVT license and prior veterinary experience, with strong communication and teamwork to support fast-paced patient care.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; nursing/critical care experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions, etc.).
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary.
• Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment.
• Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns.
• Provide client education including home care instructions, medications and general wellness updates.
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures.
• Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing.

Skills

RVT license

Nursing/ICU

Phlebotomy

IV catheterization

Client communication

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

MedVet in Utah is seeking a Nursing/ICU Veterinary Technician to join our emergency and specialty team. You will monitor hospitalized patients, assist DVMs, perform anesthesia induction and recovery, and contribute to client education and care plans.

The role offers a rotating schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities for continued education. Candidates should have RVT license and prior veterinary experience, with strong communication and teamwork to support fast-paced patient care.