Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA) is seeking a highly skilled Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) to join our Emergency & Critical Care team. This role is designed for technicians who thrive in high-acuity medicine, think critically under pressure, and want to use advanced nursing skills to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
At VHA, General Practice, Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty Services come together on one integrated campus. Our ER/ICU technicians work alongside emergency clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to manage everything from urgent presentations to critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and life-saving intervention.
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Triage emergency patients and recognize changes in patient condition requiring immediate intervention
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Provide advanced nursing care for emergency, hospitalized, and critically ill patients
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Administer medications, injections, fluid therapy, and prescribed treatments with precision
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Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, laboratory testing, and other advanced technical procedures
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Support emergency stabilization, resuscitation, and critical care interventions
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Perform anesthesia preparation, monitoring, recovery, and pain assessment
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Obtain diagnostic radiographs and support advanced diagnostic procedures
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Continuously monitor ICU patients, assess treatment response, and communicate changes to the veterinary team
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Provide thorough patient handoffs and participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case discussions
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Educate and support clients through emergency treatment plans, hospitalization, medications, and discharge care
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Collaborate with Emergency, ICU, General Practice, and Specialty teams to provide seamless continuity of care
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Maintain accurate medical records while upholding patient safety, infection prevention, and hospital protocols
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Current CVT, RVT, or LVT credential in good standing strongly preferred
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Minimum of 3 years of veterinary technician experience, with demonstrated proficiency in emergency, critical care, specialty, or other high-acuity medicine
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Advanced proficiency in emergency triage, patient assessment, stabilization, and critical care nursing
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Advanced proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, fluid therapy, diagnostics, and radiology
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Strong anesthesia monitoring, pain management, and patient recovery skills
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Demonstrated ability to recognize patient deterioration and respond effectively in urgent and critical situations
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Proven ability to prioritize multiple high-acuity patients while maintaining accuracy, safety, and attention to detail
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Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
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Ability to remain composed, adaptable, and compassionate in a fast-paced emergency environment
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Commitment to patient advocacy, clinical excellence, and continued professional development
Highly experienced non-credentialed Veterinary Technicians may be considered when they demonstrate advanced ER/ICU nursing skills, significant high-acuity clinical experience, and proficiency across the technical competencies required for this role.
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Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency & Critical Care or Anesthesia & Analgesia, or interest in pursuing specialty certification
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Experience in a specialty referral, emergency, or multidisciplinary hospital
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Advanced CPR and emergency stabilization training
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Fear Free Certification and/or Low-Stress Handling Certification
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Experience mentoring technicians, assistants, or veterinary students
At VHA, our mission is helping people, pets, and the planet become healthy, happy, and healed. That mission shapes how we care for our patients, support our clients, invest in our team, and contribute to our community. We’ve built a culture rooted in compassion, teamwork, growth, and well-being—where talented veterinary professionals can do meaningful work while building sustainable, fulfilling careers.
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Culture That Cares – A collaborative, mission-driven team grounded in compassion, integrity, communication, excellence, teamwork, and empowerment
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Growth & Development – Continuing education, mentorship, advanced training, and opportunities to expand your skills across Emergency, Critical Care, Specialty, and General Practice
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Comprehensive Benefits – A thoughtfully designed Total Rewards package supporting your health, financial well-being, career, and future
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Wellness Built In – An onsite fitness center, meditation pod, wellness programming, and team activities that support connection and well-being
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A Campus Designed for People & Pets – A 10-acre veterinary campus with an onsite café, collaborative team spaces, advanced technology, and multiple areas of veterinary care in one location
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An Award-Winning Workplace – Proudly recognized as a Best Place to Work
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Meaningful Work, Every Day – Be part of a team united by a shared purpose: helping people, pets, and the planet become healthy, happy and healed.
Veterinary Healthcare Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
