Overnight ER Veterinary Technician - ICU & Critical Care

ethosveterinaryhealth; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA

401(k)

EAP

PTO (3 weeks)

Uniform allowance

CE allowance

RVT license reimbursement

VetBloom access

Career advancement

Job summary

Advanced Veterinary Specialists is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician (ER/ICU) in Santa Barbara, CA. You will provide hands-on nursing care for emergency, ICU, and critically ill patients alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and board-certified specialists.

This full-time role offers a $26.00-$35.00/hour range (DOE) plus a $4.00/hour overnight differential, $2.00/hour weekend differential, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary hospital experience.
• Emergency, Critical Care, ICU, or Specialty experience strongly preferred.
• Strong veterinary nursing skills, including emergency triage, medication administration, patient monitoring, and emergency protocols.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and advanced patient care preferred.
• Ability to accurately calculate drug dosages, CRIs, estimates, and invoices.
• Excellent communication, organization, multitasking, and client service skills.
• Current California RVT license preferred; VACSP required within 60 days of hire unless waived by a current California RVT license.
• Interest in pursuing a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Triage, assess, stabilize, and monitor emergency and critically ill patients.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, and prescribed treatments while providing advanced nursing care.
• Assist Emergency veterinarians with diagnostics, emergency procedures, surgery, sedation, and anesthesia.
• Monitor vital signs, recognize changes in patient condition, and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Provide wound care, post-operative care, and ongoing support for hospitalized and ICU patients.
• Communicate compassionately with pet owners regarding patient care and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with Emergency veterinarians, specialists, Veterinary Technicians, and support teams to provide exceptional patient care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe Emergency & Critical Care environment.

Skills

Emergency/ICU nursing

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Vital signs & records

Communication skills

Drug dosage calculations

Continuing education interest

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California RVT license (preferred)

VACSP permit within 60 days

VTS credential welcome

Job description

Advanced Veterinary Specialists is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Technician (ER/ICU) in Santa Barbara, CA. You will provide hands-on nursing care for emergency, ICU, and critically ill patients alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and board-certified specialists.

This full-time role offers a $26.00-$35.00/hour range (DOE) plus a $4.00/hour overnight differential, $2.00/hour weekend differential, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.