Surgical RVT — ICU Tech, 4x10s, On-Call + Weekend

Ethos Veterinary Health; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and VetBloom access

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Retirement savings options (401(k))

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance programs

Employee pet discounts

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician for the Surgery ICU in Hunt Valley, MD. The role offers $30–$40/hour full-time, 4x10s, Monday–Friday with rotating on-call and one weekend shift every 1–2 months.

You will care for post-operative and critically ill surgical patients, work with board-certified surgeons, and support a fast-paced ICU environment focused on excellence and growth. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 5 years' 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.

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 anesthesia and scrub in to assist with surgical procedures.
• 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.

Skills

Veterinary Technician experience

Critical thinking

IV medications & fluids

Venipuncture

ECG interpretation

Surgical ICU nursing

Independent work under pressure

Team collaboration

Job description

Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician for the Surgery ICU in Hunt Valley, MD. The role offers $30–$40/hour full-time, 4x10s, Monday–Friday with rotating on-call and one weekend shift every 1–2 months.

You will care for post-operative and critically ill surgical patients, work with board-certified surgeons, and support a fast-paced ICU environment focused on excellence and growth. Competitive benefits apply.