Veterinary Technician - ER / ICU

About the role

Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is Vermont’s only 24/7 specialty and emergency animal hospital, offering expert emergency and critical care 24 hours a day as well as advanced specialty services such as dentistry and oral surgery, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, radioiodine therapy, and surgery. As a trusted partner to pet owners and referring veterinarians across the region, our team is committed to excellence in veterinary medicine and compassionate care.

This dynamic Hybrid ER/ICU Veterinary Technician role offers the opportunity to work on both our fast-paced emergency floor and in our dedicated ICU nursing unit. Ideal candidates will be passionate about patient care, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative, high-acuity environment where every day brings new learning opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families
• Perform triage and initiate critical interventions for emergent patients
• Conduct basic examinations to assess patient stability
• Execute advanced nursing procedures, including CPR, phlebotomy, cystocentesis, laboratory testing, and CRI calculations and administration
• Administer and monitor sedation for minor procedures and advanced anesthesia for emergency surgeries
• Provide ongoing care for hospitalized ICU and isolation patients
• Facilitate patient admissions and discharges from the ICU
• Prepare treatment estimates and discuss financial commitments with clients
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in accordance with hospital protocols
• Ensure exam rooms and treatment areas are properly prepared and maintained

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) or License (LVT) preferred but not required
• Minimum two years of prior veterinary hospital experience required; prior emergency experience preferred
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match after 6 months
• Generous paid time off
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Continuing education allowance and license fee reimbursement
• Employee referral program and uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet diagnostics discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet food discounts on Purina pet foods
• Pet insurance discounts available with preferred vendor

Pay

$26.00 – $32.00 per hour base rate for experienced, licensed technicians; $22.00 – $28.00 per hour for unlicensed technicians. Weekend shifts are eligible for a shift differential.

Schedule

Day/swing shifts; overnight hybrid ER/ICU rotation.