Veterinary Technician ICU

Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) Sorrento Valley is looking for full-time Veterinary Technicians to join our Critical Care team.

As the only VECCS Level I Trauma Center in San Diego County, our Emergency Care Center (ECC) department is committed to caring for the veterinary trauma patient and is equipped to expertly manage all types of traumatic injuries in our state‑of‑the‑art facility. Our ECC nursing staff are an integral part of providing this level of care. Experience working in an environment that encourages collaboration and growth alongside our 4 board certified criticalists, ECC residents, and experienced ER clinicians.

These resources allow for an environment of continual learning and advanced skill development for all the members of our ECC team at VSH.

As a Vet Tech in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) you will be responsible for:

• Collecting samples, placing IV catheters, preparing IV fluids and additives, obtaining arterial blood gas samples
• Calculating and administering medication, fluid additives, CRI's
• Obtaining and reporting vitals, monitoring telemetry, monitoring oxygen‑dependent patients
• Placement and maintenance of nasogastric tube, nasal cannula, central venous catheters
• Prioritizing patient hourly treatments and delegating tasks; triaging critical patients, recognizing changes in patient status and reporting to doctor, educating/updating owners on patient status, discharging patients from the hospital

Day Shift: 3/12‑hour shifts;
Days TBD.

• VA: $18 - $23/hr
• RVT: $25 - $35/hr
• VTS: $31 - $40/hr

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital setting required. 2 years ECC experience required.
• RVT preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long‑term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required.
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.

• Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
• Partnership with Purdue VT program/scholarships
• Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
• Vet Bloom access:
  Race‑approved continuing education, training and curriculum library
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
• Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• 75% Employee Pet discount
• Full‑time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex‑spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
• Health benefits available the first of the month following 30 days

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.