Overnight Emergency Vet Technician - ICU Care Expert

1st Pet Veterinary Centers; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Shift and weekend differential pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA & FSA options

401(k) options

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

1st Pet Veterinary Centers in Mesa, AZ seeks an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician skilled in ICU settings to cover overnight shifts. The role emphasizes emergency care, inpatient support, and compassionate client communication.

Qualified technicians bring 3+ years in a 24-hour emergency environment, with ICU experience and proficiency in venipuncture, IV placement, and anesthesia monitoring. The hospital values open-book management and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• CVT/LVT/RVT preferred or equivalent emergency veterinary technician experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital
• Minimum 3 years caring for hospitalized/ICU patients
• Ability to work overnight shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour emergency veterinary care and inpatient support
• Monitor patients and communicate with clients with empathy
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality care and ensure patient safety

Skills

Emergency ICU

Overnight shifts

ICU patient care

Client communication

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT preferred

Tools

IV catheter placement

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Critical care

Job description

1st Pet Veterinary Centers in Mesa, AZ seeks an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician skilled in ICU settings to cover overnight shifts. The role emphasizes emergency care, inpatient support, and compassionate client communication.

Qualified technicians bring 3+ years in a 24-hour emergency environment, with ICU experience and proficiency in venipuncture, IV placement, and anesthesia monitoring. The hospital values open-book management and employee ownership.