Licensed Veterinary Technician ICU

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.

Town of Bedford (NY)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 58,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance

Paid CE hours

NAVTA membership & credential renewal

Job summary

VCA Katonah Bedford is seeking a compassionate Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our ICU team. This hands-on role covers patient care, anesthesia, surgery assisting, and treatment support in a hybrid hospital that blends specialty and general practice.

Based in Bedford Hills, NY, the position offers full-time swing shifts (four 10s) with competitive hourly pay ($32.00–$42.00) and a robust total rewards package that supports your professional growth, wellness, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

Licensed Veterinary Technician required and in good standing.
Experience in ER/ICU settings strongly preferred.
Ability to monitor and manage critically ill patients.

Responsibilities

Triage and assess emergency patients with the veterinary team.
Monitor ICU patients and track vitals continuously.
Place IV catheters and manage fluids/CRIs.
Assist with stabilization, treatment plans, and real-time care adjustments.
Administer medications per orders, including controlled substances.
Perform diagnostics (radiographs, blood work) to support decisions.
Care for long-term ICU patients, including recumbent care and nutrition.
Communicate clearly with team during handoffs.
Care for local wildlife in collaboration with rescuers.

Skills

Emergency care

ICU patient care

Anesthesia support

Surgery assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Radiography

Point-of-care testing

Job description

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians don't come along every day - and we know it.

We're looking for a compassionate, experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join an ICU team that values your skills, respects your expertise, and gives you the tools to actually use them. This is a hands-on role where your skills and experience will be put to real use - patient care, treatment support, anesthesia, surgery assisting, and everything in between.

Join our ICU team at Katonah Bedford and get hands-on with hospitalized patients through every stage of their recovery. As a hybrid hospital, part specialty and part general practice, we give you the chance to work beside veterinarians and specialists, build deep critical care skills, and see the full picture of patient care. If you want to grow into a well-rounded veterinary technician, this is the place.

Compensation : $32.00 - $42.00 / hr based on skill set, experience and licensure status.

Schedule: Full-time, (4) 10s Swing shift.

Learn more about us here : https://vcahospitals.com/katonah-bedford

What You’ll Do

Licensed Veterinary Technician Skills, ER/ICU

Triages incoming emergency patients throughout the day, assessing severity and prioritizing care alongside a full veterinary team
Monitors hospitalized ICU patients continuously, tracking vitals and recognizing early signs of change across multiple ongoing cases
Places IV catheters, draws blood, and manages fluid therapy and CRIs for critical and recovering patients
Assists with stabilization and treatment plans, adjusting care in real time as patients progress through recovery
Administers medications accurately per veterinarian orders, including controlled substances, with careful documentation
Performs and assists with diagnostics - radiographs, blood work, and point-of-care testing - supporting the full specialty team's decision-making
Manages recumbent and long-term ICU patients, including turning, padding, bladder management, and nutritional support
Collaborates closely with veterinarians, specialists, and fellow technicians throughout the day to coordinate complex, evolving cases
Provides care for local wildlife patients in partnership with area rescuers and rehabilitators - from hawks and owls to turtles, fawns, and more
Communicates clearly with the care team and outgoing/incoming shifts to ensure smooth, well-documented patient handoffs

As an LVT at VCA Katonah Bedford, you’ll work in a fast-paced, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital in Bedford Hills, NY, gaining hands-on experience across emergency/critical care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology and surgery. Our AAHA-accredited hospital was established in 2002 and has built a reputation for excellence, high-quality patient care, and a collaborative, team-based approach to medicine.

You’ll work alongside board-certified specialists and a dedicated emergency team, tackling complex and high-acuity cases using state-of-the-art technology in a hospital that values communication and teamwork as much as clinical skill. It’s an environment built for CVTs who want to keep learning, stay challenged, and grow their technical skills in emergency and specialty medicine.

We're looking for someone positive, motivated, and ready to bring ideas to the table - our team meets frequently, and your input genuinely shapes how we grow. We protect our culture fiercely, and that means hiring people with the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and show up for their team.

VCA Total Rewards Benefits Package

Career Growth & Education

$750 / year continuing education allowance for CrVTs
Up to 16 paid continue education hours per year
VCA-sponsored Veterinary Technician National Exam + employer-paid test prep
Paid yearly NAVTA membership & state credential renewal
VCA-sponsored scholarships and generous discounts to Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program
Woof University: free, RACE-approved CE, training and job support webinars on demand
Free subscriptions to Vetfolio and Plumb's online formulary, plus substantial VETgirl savings
Unlimited access to Mars Veterinary Health library (2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks)
Nationwide hospital transfer opportunities

Time Off & Family Support