Overnight ER Vet Tech - ICU & Critical Care

Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Overnight shift differential

CE - $2,000 yearly for RVTs

Pet discount

401k with company match

Licensing/certification support

Job summary

Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician for our fast-paced emergency room in Annapolis, MD. Join a large team providing 24/7 critical care across ICU, specialty services, and overnight shifts.

You will perform nursing tasks, stabilize patients, assist in anesthesia and imaging, and support referring veterinarians. Competitive benefits accompany a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Nurse critically ill and emergency patients with composure and precision.
• Follow DVM orders and develop treatment plans.
• Operate veterinary software and data entry confidently.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on arrival and prioritize based on vitals.
• Initiate stabilization: IV catheterization, fluids, meds as directed.
• Participate in treatment plan development with veterinarians.
• Monitor patients and record vital signs during procedures.
• Obtain and analyze lab samples in-house with IDEXX analyzers.
• Assist during anesthesia and surgery, monitor vitals.
• Capture diagnostic images using digital radiography.
• Assist in feeding tube placement for critical nutrition.
• Provide transfusions when needed and manage post-op care.
• Deliver outstanding customer service while triaging and gathering history.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Vital signs & triage

IV catheterization

Medication administration

Laboratory testing

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Technician Certification

Maryland license eligibility

Job description

Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician for our fast-paced emergency room in Annapolis, MD. Join a large team providing 24/7 critical care across ICU, specialty services, and overnight shifts.

You will perform nursing tasks, stabilize patients, assist in anesthesia and imaging, and support referring veterinarians. Competitive benefits accompany a dynamic, high-stakes environment.