Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care

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Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships , ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Registered Veterinary Technician – Emergency Critical Care / ICU

Location: 2965 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780

Are you driven by the challenge of caring for critically ill patients and delivering advanced, detail‑oriented nursing care? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced Emergency ICU environment where collaboration, precision, and high clinical standards are essential?

AVSG/VSSOC is growing, and we are excited to welcome experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians to our Emergency Critical Care / Intensive Care Unit team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside Board‑Certified Criticalists, Surgeons, Internists, and Emergency Clinicians , supported by a highly skilled, collaborative team of RVTs and veterinary assistants dedicated to outstanding patient care.

This position centers on dedicated ICU and emergency nursing , high‑acuity patient management, and continuous monitoring, while offering opportunities to cross‑train in Internal Medicine and Surgery and further advance your clinical expertise.

Core Responsibilities

Fulfill all responsibilities of a Registered Veterinary Technician with an emphasis on Emergency and ICU care

Provide comprehensive, around‑the‑clock nursing care to critically hospitalized and emergency patients

Perform triage and ICU nursing , supporting unstable and high‑acuity cases

Monitor, trend, and accurately document vital signs, patient condition, and treatment responses

Recognize subtle changes in patient status and promptly communicate findings to clinicians

Deliver advanced nursing care for patients requiring:

Oxygen therapy (nasal cannula, oxygen cages)

Blood transfusions

Continuous rate infusions (CRIs)

Intensive monitoring and supportive care

Perform anesthetic monitoring for routine, emergent, high‑risk, and ICU‑level procedures

Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across ECC, Surgery, and Internal Medicine

Obtain and process diagnostic samples, including:

Venipuncture and arterial blood gases

Cystocentesis and urinary catheter sampling

Blood typing, crossmatching, and slide agglutination

Perform advanced ECC/ICU procedures, including:

Placement and maintenance of central and PICC lines

Nasal oxygen cannula placement

Blood transfusion administration and monitoring

CRI calculation, setup, and troubleshooting

Maintain thorough and accurate medical records, ICU flow sheets, and treatment documentation

Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding hospitalized patients

Support a positive, collaborative work environment while upholding AVSG/VSSOC standards of professionalism, empathy, and courtesy

Role Leveling: Mid‑Level vs Senior Emergency Critical Care RVTs

AVSG/VSSOC recognizes and supports multiple experience levels within the ECC/ICU team . Scope of responsibility, autonomy, leadership expectations, and compensation reflect experience, credentials, and demonstrated clinical excellence.

Mid‑Level Emergency Critical Care RVT

Provides high‑quality nursing care to emergency and ICU patients with team support

Confidently performs core ECC/ICU technical skills and monitoring

Continues to refine triage, ICU nursing, anesthesia, and advanced procedure skills

Works closely with senior RVTs and clinicians on complex or unstable cases

Actively participates in ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development

ER/ICU experience preferred but not required

Senior / High‑Level Emergency Critical Care RVT (Including VTS Candidates or VTS‑Credentialed RVTs)

Independently manages high‑acuity, unstable, and complex ICU/emergency cases

Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for RVTs and veterinary assistants

Assists with complex triage decisions, advanced anesthesia support, and ICU workflows

Supports training, skill development, and …