Overnight ER Vet Tech – ICU & Critical Care

Ethos Discovery; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

CE allowance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician (ER/ICU) to provide hands-on nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients. Work with experienced veterinarians and specialists in a fast-paced environment focused on advanced patient care.

The role offers a $26–$35/hour base with a $4/hour overnight differential (6:00 PM-6:00 AM), a $2/hour weekend differential, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary hospital experience.
• Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, or Specialty experience strongly preferred.
• Current California RVT license preferred; VACSP required within 60 days of hire if not licensed.

Responsibilities

• Triage, assess, stabilize, and monitor emergency and critically ill patients.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, and prescribed treatments.
• Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, procedures, surgery, anesthesia.
• Monitor vital signs and maintain accurate medical records.
• Provide wound care and post-operative care for hospitalized patients.
• Communicate with pet owners regarding care and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with ER team and support staff to ensure exceptional care.
• Maintain a clean, safe Emergency & Critical Care environment.

Skills

Emergency nursing care

Medication administration

ICU monitoring

Patient monitoring

Communication with owners

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RVT license preferred

VACSP within 60 days

Tools

CRIs

Vaccine protocols

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician (ER/ICU) to provide hands-on nursing care for emergency and critically ill patients. Work with experienced veterinarians and specialists in a fast-paced environment focused on advanced patient care.

The role offers a $26–$35/hour base with a $4/hour overnight differential (6:00 PM-6:00 AM), a $2/hour weekend differential, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.