ICU Veterinary Technician: Critical Care (Sign-On Bonus)

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time ICU Veterinary Technician to provide continuous nursing care to critically ill and post-operative patients in a high-acuity ICU. You will work 3 x 12-hour day shifts with rotating weekends and limited holiday coverage, delivering advanced monitoring, medication administration, and collaborative care with ER physicians and specialists.

This role requires credentialing (CVT/LVT/RVT), ICU experience, and the ability to stay calm in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT)
• Experience in critical care/ICU nursing preferred
• Ability to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for high-quality, patient-centered critical care

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, continuous nursing care to ICU patients
• Administer medications, CRIs, and fluid therapy
• Monitor vitals and respond to changes in patient status
• Perform diagnostic testing (labs, imaging, samples)
• Assist with advanced procedures (central lines, transfusions, oxygen therapy, ventilation)
• Communicate with clients empathetically in stressful situations
• Collaborate with ER doctors, specialists, and staff

Skills

CVT/LVT/RVT

ICU experience

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time ICU Veterinary Technician to provide continuous nursing care to critically ill and post-operative patients in a high-acuity ICU. You will work 3 x 12-hour day shifts with rotating weekends and limited holiday coverage, delivering advanced monitoring, medication administration, and collaborative care with ER physicians and specialists.

This role requires credentialing (CVT/LVT/RVT), ICU experience, and the ability to stay calm in a fast-paced