Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

401(k) with employer matching

CE allowance and VetBloom CE access

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Life and disability insurance

Uniform (scrub) allowance

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, part of Ethos Veterinary Health in Annapolis, MD, seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician for its ICU. This full-time overnight role supports post-operative and critically ill surgical patients, delivering high‑caliber nursing care in a fast-paced specialty setting.

You will collaborate with board-certified surgeons and a multidisciplinary team, manage medications and monitoring, and contribute to a culture of clinical excellence and

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of ICU experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred but not required.
• Strong critical thinking skills and commitment to exceptional nursing care.
• Experience calculating drug dosages and administering IV medications and fluids.
• Proficiency with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and advanced patient monitoring.
• Experience with ECG interpretation, feeding tubes, chest tube maintenance, and critical patient nursing care.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while remaining calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care for post-operative and critically ill surgical patients in the ICU.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and specialty teams to provide outstanding patient care.
• Monitor patients closely and recognize changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment.
• Calculate drug dosages and administer intravenous medications and fluids.
• Monitor ECGs and identify abnormal cardiac rhythms.
• Assess patients for pulse deficits and changes in cardiovascular status.
• Manage feeding tubes, chest tubes, urinary bladder expression, and jugular catheter maintenance.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy.
• Prioritize patient care while working independently in a fast-paced, high-intensity ICU environment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively with the clinical team.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

ICU experience

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT (preferred)

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery ICU

$34–52/hour + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Full-time opportunity in Annapolis, Maryland Schedule: Overnight shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), three 12-hour shifts per week. Opportunity for a rotating schedule every other week, providing seven consecutive days off while maintaining full‑time hours.

Make an impact caring for critically ill and post‑operative surgical patients in a specialty hospital where your technical expertise truly matters. At Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, you’ll work alongside board‑certified surgeons in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

Why Join Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists

At Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you’ll join a team dedicated exclusively to advanced surgical care. Our ICU technicians play an essential role in delivering exceptional nursing care to post‑operative and critical patients while collaborating closely with board‑certified surgeons and specialists across multiple disciplines.

Our Annapolis hospital shares a 28,000-square‑foot specialty facility with Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Radiation Oncology, and a 24‑hour emergency hospital, providing exposure to complex cases and an outstanding collaborative learning environment.

In your day‑to‑day, you will:

• Deliver exceptional nursing care for post‑operative and critically ill surgical patients in the ICU.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and specialty teams to provide outstanding patient care.
• Monitor patients closely and recognize changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment.
• Calculate drug dosages and administer intravenous medications and fluid therapy accurately.
• Monitor ECGs and identify abnormal cardiac rhythms.
• Assess patients for pulse deficits and changes in cardiovascular status.
• Manage feeding tubes, chest tubes, urinary bladder expression, and jugular catheter maintenance.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy.
• Prioritize patient care while working independently in a fast‑paced, high‑intensity ICU environment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively with the clinical team.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team‑focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

• Minimum of one year of ICU experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred but not required. Applicants with strong ICU experience will be considered.
• Strong critical thinking skills and commitment to exceptional nursing care.
• Experience calculating drug dosages and administering IV medications and fluids.
• Proficiency with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and advanced patient monitoring.
• Experience with ECG interpretation, feeding tubes, chest tube maintenance, and critical patient nursing care.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently while remaining calm and effective in high‑pressure situations.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short‑term and long‑term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation of $34–52/hour based on experience and skill set.
• $2,500 sign‑on bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE‑approved CE) access.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Retirement savings options, including 401(k) with employer matching.
• Uniform (scrub) allowance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee pet discounts.
• Life and disability insurance.

Location Highlight

Located on Maryland's scenic Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis offers the perfect blend of historic charm, waterfront living, and vibrant culture. With outstanding restaurants, boating, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., it's an exceptional place to build your specialty veterinary career.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.