Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery ICU$34-52/hour + $2,500 Sign-On BonusFull-time opportunity in Hunt Valley, MarylandSchedule: Overnight shift (7:00 PM-7:00 AM), three 12-hour shifts per week. Opportunity for a rotating schedule every other week, providing seven consecutive days off while maintaining full-time hours.
Make an impact caring for critically ill and post-operative surgical patients in a specialty hospital where your technical expertise truly matters. At Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists, you'll work alongside board-certified surgeons in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.
In your day-to-day, you will:
- Deliver exceptional nursing care for post-operative and critically ill surgical patients in the ICU.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons and specialty teams to provide outstanding patient care.
- Monitor patients closely and recognize changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment.
- Calculate drug dosages and administer intravenous medications and fluid therapy accurately.
- Monitor ECGs and identify abnormal cardiac rhythms.
- Assess patients for pulse deficits and changes in cardiovascular status.
- Manage feeding tubes, chest tubes, urinary bladder expression, and jugular catheter maintenance.
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy.
- Prioritize patient care while working independently in a fast-paced, high-intensity ICU environment.
- Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively with the clinical team.
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.
What You Bring- Minimum of one year of ICU experience as a Veterinary Technician.
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred but not required. Applicants with strong ICU experience will be considered.
- Strong critical thinking skills and commitment to exceptional nursing care.
- Experience calculating drug dosages and administering IV medications and fluids.
- Proficiency with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and advanced patient monitoring.
- Experience with ECG interpretation, feeding tubes, chest tube maintenance, and critical patient nursing care.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while remaining calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Perks & BenefitsBenefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive compensation of $34-52/hour based on experience and skill set.
- $2,500 sign-on bonus.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Retirement savings options, including 401(k) with employer matching.
- Uniform (scrub) allowance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Employee pet discounts.
- Life and disability insurance.
