ICU Veterinary Technician - Critical Care & Sign-On Bonus

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full-time position

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Education Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Pet care discount

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a premier leading specialty and emergency hospital offering a state-of-the-art facility and 13 specialty departments. This Veterinary Technician role focuses on critical care in a busy ICU, with a commitment to compassionate, advanced patient care.

You will provide treatments, monitor patients, and collaborate with Criticalists and ER vets to refine plans, while supporting families with empathetic updates and education.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume emergency or ICU setting.
• Experience with advanced monitoring, ventilator support, and critical stabilization.
• CVT license is a plus.
• Proficiency in anesthesia, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Broad knowledge of small animal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical patient care in the ICU, administering treatments and therapies.
• Collaborate with board-certified Criticalists and emergency veterinarians.
• Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to track patient status.
• Communicate with pet parents with empathy and clarity.
• Contribute to learning and training of team members.

Skills

ICU Experience

Critical Care

Communication Skills

Anesthesia

Venipuncture

IV Catheterization

Ventilator Support

Small Animal Medicine

Education

CVT License

Job description

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA) is a premier leading specialty and emergency hospital offering a state-of-the-art facility and 13 specialty departments. This Veterinary Technician role focuses on critical care in a busy ICU, with a commitment to compassionate, advanced patient care.

You will provide treatments, monitor patients, and collaborate with Criticalists and ER vets to refine plans, while supporting families with empathetic updates and education.