Registered Veterinary Technician Emergency & Critical Care
Job Location:
Tustin, CA - USA
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Job Summary
World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.
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 youre 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.
Location: 2965 Edinger Avenue Tustin CA 92780
Are you driven by the challenge of caring for critically ill patients and delivering advanced detailoriented nursing care Do you thrive in a fastpaced 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 BoardCertified 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 highacuity patient management and continuous monitoring while offering opportunities to crosstrain in Internal Medicine and Surgery and further advance your clinical expertise.
- Fulfill all responsibilities of a Registered Veterinary Technician with an emphasis on Emergency and ICU care
- Provide comprehensive aroundtheclock nursing care to critically hospitalized and emergency patients
- Perform triage and ICU nursing supporting unstable and highacuity 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 highrisk and ICUlevel 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
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.
- Provides highquality 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
- Independently manages highacuity 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 team onboarding
- May assist with protocol refinement quality improvement initiatives and departmental leadership
- Active California RVT license or ability to transfer from out of state
- Minimum 2 years experience as an RVT
- ER and/or ICU experience strongly preferred
- Confident managing critical unstable and ASA III patients
- Strong technical skill set with the ability to multitask in a highacuity environment
- Excellent communication organizational and teamwork skills
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and assist with team lifting for larger patients
- Experience training or mentoring RVTs/VAs is a plus
- VTS credentials welcomed but not required
- Mid- Level RVT $25.00 $32.00 per hour
- Senior Level RVT / VTS $33.00 - $45.00 per hour
- Both pay ranges are dependent upon experience role level and credentials
- Shift differentials for swings weekends and overnights
- Day and overnight shifts available
- Scheduling options include:
- Three 12hour shifts
- Four 10hour shifts
- Rotating weekdays and weekends available
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing growth and longterm success of our team:
- Medical dental vision and life insurance options
- 401(k) with company match
- Employerpaid basic life insurance with optional addon policies
- Paid time off and sick pay
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing education support for licensed staff
- Career development and advancement within specialty departments
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee discounts and insurance perks
- Mental health and wellness support resources (including Talkspace)
Base Pay
$25 - $45 USD
Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal state and local laws we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak read and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
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About Company
By providing cutting-edge resources, respecting the unique identity of each practice, and fostering knowledge sharing and fellowship among veterinary professionals, we empower and expand exceptional care.
