Veterinary Technician, ICU

Primary 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.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively with the clinical team.
• Work independently in a fast-paced, high-intensity ICU environment.
• Prioritize patient care while working closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $30–40/hour based on experience and skill set.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Retail savings options, including 401(k) with employer matching.
• Uniform (scrub) allowance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee pet discounts.
• Life and disability insurance.

Pay

• $30–40/hour

Schedule

• Full-time
• 4x10s
• 7am - 7pm
• 1 Weekend a month
• 7:30am-12:00pm

About the Role

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

• Part of Ethos Veterinary Health, a network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals.
• Dedicated to advanced surgical care and exceptional nursing care for post-operative and critical patients.
• Collaborates closely with board-certified surgeons and specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Shares a 45,000-square-foot specialty facility with Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Rehabilitation, and a 24-hour emergency hospital.
• Provides exposure to complex cases and an outstanding collaborative learning environment.

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.

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.