Licensed Veterinary Technician ICU

Manhattan Veterinary Group, P.C.; United States; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE allowances

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Katonah Bedford is seeking a licensed veterinary technician to join the ICU team in a fast-paced, hybrid hospital setting. The role focuses on hands-on patient care, anesthesia support, and collaboration with veterinarians and specialists across emergency and specialty services.

Candidates should be licensed, with experience in ICU or emergency care, and a passion for continuous learning. The hospital emphasizes teamwork, ongoing education, and a patient-centered approach in a 24/7

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with current credential.
• Experience in emergency/ICU settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• triage emergency patients and prioritize care with the veterinary team.

Skills

ICU care

ER triage

Vital monitoring

Medication administration

Diagnostics support

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Point-of-care testing devices

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.

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 Paid vacation (2 weeks for CrVTs) and paid sick days Paid parental leave & fertility benefits Paid bereavement days
• Health & Wellness Free mental health support through the Cigna Life Assistance Program & Lyra Free Headspace subscription (meditation and sleep support)
• Perks for You & Your Pets Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets, including free vaccines Discounted Hills or Royal Canin pet food delivered to your home 3 pairs of scrubs per year

Take a moment to watch what life as a veterinary technician at VCA looks like, straight from a technician's point of view: https://vimeo.com/684755121/10c909cbf5

Why VCA

VCA is one of the largest networks of animal hospitals in the country — but you’d never know it from the way we operate. Every hospital keeps its own identity, its own team, and its own culture, while giving you access to the resources, mentorship, and career opportunities of a national organization behind you. You get the best of both: the tight‑knit feel of a local practice and the backing, benefits, and growth potential of an industry leader. We’re genuinely invested in your career — not just your job. From continuing education to credential support to nationwide transfer opportunities if life takes you somewhere new, we build the kind of support system that helps technicians build real, lasting careers, not just punch a clock. This is a place where your work is seen, your growth is prioritised, and your future in this field actually matters to us.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world‑class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting‑edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians — including 500 who are board‑certified specialists — nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.