Per Diem ECC/ICU Veterinary Technician (On-Call)

Animal Clinic Downtown; Barnstable County (MA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Dennis, MA is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our ECC team on a per diem basis. This role supports doctors and staff across triage, admission, hospitalization and discharge, with emphasis on patient comfort, safety, and clear communication with caregivers.

The position offers flexible per diem shifts, including swing, overnight and weekends, and a chance to grow in a high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• Current CVT, LVT, or RVT or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
• VTS (ECC) preferred, or desire to earn specialization.
• RECOVER certified preferred.
• Two years of veterinary ECC experience is required.
• Experience in anesthesia and monitoring of emergency procedures (such as wound repairs).

Responsibilities

• Be available and ready for work when scheduled for open shifts or on-call.
• Perform emergency triage, obtain vital signs, collect medical histories, and document interactions, information, and observations using electronic medical records (EMRs).
• Assist in stabilizing critically ill patients as they arrive at the emergency room.
• Use technical skills to provide exceptional medical care, including venipuncture, placing IV catheters, and performing diagnostic imaging.
• Assist emergency clinicians with procedures by helping with induction, preparation, monitoring, and recovery.
• Provide advanced nursing to critically ill patients utilizing sophisticated technical skills, exceptional communication and advocacy, and compassionate care.
• Be a vital member of each patient's healthcare team through advocacy, collaboration, communication, and teamwork in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills

Emergency care

Vital signs monitoring

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Diagnostic imaging

Pain management

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Stress management

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT licensure

VTS ECC preferred

RECOVER certified preferred

Two years ECC experience

Anesthesia monitoring experience

Job description

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Dennis, MA is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our ECC team on a per diem basis. This role supports doctors and staff across triage, admission, hospitalization and discharge, with emphasis on patient comfort, safety, and clear communication with caregivers.

The position offers flexible per diem shifts, including swing, overnight and weekends, and a chance to grow in a high-acuity environment.