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Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care
Job detail
Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care
Core responsibilities include performing all essential duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician, focusing on high-quality nursing care in triage and the ICU for critical patients. This involves accurately monitoring vital signs, supporting diagnostics and surgery, and performing advanced ECC procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an active California RVT/VTS License (or eligibility to transfer) and have a minimum of 5 years of experience as an RVT, with preferred experience of 3+ years in Emergency/Critical Care. Applicants must also be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs and demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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.
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 team onboarding
May assist with protocol refinement, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental leadership
We are committed to supporting the well‑being, growth, and long‑term success of our team:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
401(k) with company match
Employer‑paid basic life insurance with optional add‑on 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 employer.
In 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 status.
Applicants 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.
