Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician, ECC

Join our close-knit team at Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County! We welcome experienced technicians to our Emergency and Critical Care team to work alongside top Emergency Doctors and Critical Care Specialists in a dynamic, collaborative workplace dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets and their owners.

Schedule

• Full-time
• 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Daytime or Overnight ICU opportunities available
• Overnight shift differential applied per hour

Pay

• RVT Level 2 & 3: $32–$42/hour (based on experience and demonstrated ICU competency)
• VTS: $38–$45/hour
• Experienced ICU Veterinary Assistants considered based on background
• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• Highly competitive wages based on experience and skill set

About The Role

Join a structured ICU environment where you’ll work alongside board-certified Surgeons, Neurologists, Internists, Cardiologists, Oncologists, Radiologists, Ophthalmologists, and Criticalists caring for complex post-operative and medically intensive patients. Our ICU primarily manages:

• Neurosurgical recoveries
• Advanced orthopedic and soft tissue post-operative cases
• Internal medicine critical patients
• Escalated ER transfers requiring specialty oversight

This is a high-responsibility ICU position requiring strong monitoring skills, critical thinking, and confidence managing medically complex patients, especially during overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage post-surgical and specialty ICU patients
• Monitor advanced pain protocols and CRIs
• Trend and interpret complex vital parameters
• Support anesthetic recovery for high-acuity cases
• Communicate directly with Criticalists and specialty teams
• Provide compassionate and professional client communication during critical hospitalizations
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical documentation

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years ER or specialty ICU experience

Demonstrated Competency In

• CRI setup and management
• Advanced anesthetic recovery monitoring
• Blood product administration
• Neurologic patient monitoring
• Independent clinical decision-making within scope

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 3 weeks accrued paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Professional Development

• Competitive annual CE allowance for RVTs and Veterinary Assistants
• VetBloom access: RACE-approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
• Ethos-sponsored scholarships
• Collaboration with our VT program
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
• Dedicated onboarding and leadership-supported development
• Clear growth pathways within our Level 1–3 structure

Culture & Perks

• Fun, engaging culture with holiday parties, monthly birthday celebrations, and employee appreciation events
• On-site social worker for team support
• 75% employee pet discount
• Pet food discount programs
• Free annual exams, vaccines, and lab work through our Blood Donor Program

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually.