ICU Veterinary Technician — Critical Care Specialist

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Town of Bedford (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Continuing education stipend/CE funds

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Katonah Bedford in Bedford Hills, NY is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our fast-paced ICU team. This hands-on role covers patient care, anesthesia, surgery support, and critical care across emergency and specialty services.

As part of a hybrid hospital, you’ll work with veterinarians and specialists, gain broad critical care skills, collaborate across the care team, and help animals through every recovery phase. We offer growth, continual learning, and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with hands-on ICU skills.
• Experience in emergency/critical care settings preferred.
• Veterinary team collaboration and patient monitoring required.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming emergency patients and prioritize care with the veterinary team.
• Monitor ICU patients, track vitals, and recognize early changes.
• Place IV catheters, draw blood, and manage fluids and CRIs.
• Assist with stabilization and treatment plans, adjusting care in real time.
• Administer medications per orders, including controlled substances, with documentation.
• Perform diagnostics — radiographs and blood work — to support decisions.
• Care for recumbent and long-term ICU patients, including nutrition.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, specialists, and technicians on complex cases.
• Care for local wildlife in partnership with rescuers.
• Ensure clear handoffs between care teams.

Skills

Triage emergency patients

ICU patient monitoring

IV catheter placement and fluidtherapy

Stabilization and treatment planning

Medication administration

Diagnostics (radiographs, blood work)

Care of long-term ICU patients

Team collaboration with vets and techs

Wildlife patient care

Clear handoffs between shifts

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician credential (CVT/RVT/LVT)

Job description

VCA Katonah Bedford in Bedford Hills, NY is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join our fast-paced ICU team. This hands-on role covers patient care, anesthesia, surgery support, and critical care across emergency and specialty services.

As part of a hybrid hospital, you’ll work with veterinarians and specialists, gain broad critical care skills, collaborate across the care team, and help animals through every recovery phase. We offer growth, continual learning, and a strong team culture.