Veterinary Technician for ICU

Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country is a busy 24/7 animal emergency and critical care hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality medicine. Our team is skilled, supportive, and genuinely enjoys working together.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced ICU Technician or Veterinary Assistant who is confident, organized, and comfortable managing multiple hospitalized patients in a fast-paced clinical environment. If you’re ready to put your technical skills to work, continue growing professionally, and make a meaningful difference for critically ill and injured patients every day, we’d love to meet you.

Why you’ll love it here:

• A fast-paced 24/7 emergency and critical care environment
• Meaningful hands-on work caring for hospitalized and critically ill patients
• A supportive, collaborative team of veterinarians, technicians, and assistants
• Opportunities to utilize and strengthen advanced technical skills
• Exposure to complex emergency, ICU, and surgical cases
• A workplace where your expertise, hard work, and dedication are valued
• Professional growth and continuing education opportunities
• A team culture that values collaboration, communication, and having fun together

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor multiple hospitalized and critical-care patients
• Perform frequent patient assessments and monitor vital signs
• Place IV catheters and perform venipuncture and blood collection
• Administer IV injections, medications, fluids, and treatments as directed
• Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, medications, and responses to care
• Provide compassionate, attentive nursing care throughout hospitalization
• Assist veterinarians with emergency treatments and procedures
• Support surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery
• Communicate patient updates and concerns clearly with veterinarians and teammates
• Collaborate closely with fellow technicians and assistants to prioritize patient needs
• Maintain organized, stocked, and clean ICU and treatment areas
• Help maintain efficient workflow while responding to changing patient-care priorities

Requirements

• Previous veterinary emergency or ICU experience is required
• RVT/CVT credentials are preferred, but not required
• Strong veterinary technical and nursing-care skills
• Confidence with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, and medication administration
• Experience monitoring hospitalized and critically ill patients
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills
• The ability to remain organized and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, dependable, and team-oriented mindset
• Experience with surgical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery is a strong plus
• A commitment to compassionate, high-quality emergency patient care

Benefits

Financial Rewards

• Flexible compensation based on experience and skill set
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness & Peace of Mind

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance) (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• TechLife Professional Development Program
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

Schedule

Day shift, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

Status: Full-time