Certified Veterinary Technician-ER/ICU

Certified Veterinary Technician – Emergency and ICU Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and ER, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our ER/ICU overnight team. This full‑time overnight CVT role is ideal for veterinary technicians with emergency, ICU, or critical care experience who thrive in a fast‑paced specialty environment. Schedule Overnight shift 7p-7a will at least one weekend day. Experience and Skills Veterinary Technician/Assistant clinical experience (CVT is preferred, not required) Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Overnight availability Strong communication and teamwork skills ER, ICU, or critical care nursing experience – highly preferred Knowledge of triage, anesthesia monitoring, and advanced patient care Knowledge of CPR and infectious disease protocols, and advanced diagnostics Role Responsibilities – ER/ICU Provide high-quality nursing care to critical and emergency patients. Triage incoming cases and assist with stabilization and monitoring. Perform anesthesia induction and monitoring. Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, oxygen therapy, and assist in post‑operative care. Accurately complete and maintain patient medical records. Perform and interpret in‑house diagnostics; prepare and submit samples for reference testing. Communicate effectively with clients about patient status and discharge instructions. Use safe, fear‑free handling techniques while maintaining a clean, organized treatment area. Collaborate with veterinarians and peers to deliver seamless emergency and ICU care. You’ll Grow with Us Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital Benefits – Our Care in Action We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well‑being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include: Compensation – $27-32/hr total compensation Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions Top‑quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions 401(k) program Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $27-32/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and Emergency