Veterinary Technician, ICU

Roseville, CA

Full Time

Emergency and Intensive Care

Experienced

Veterinary Technician – Intensive Care Unit (Overnights)

$24.00–$32.00/hour (DOE) + Overnight Shift Differential
Full-time opportunity in Roseville, California
Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday | Four 10-hour overnight shifts

Build your critical care nursing career at Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) Roseville. As an Overnight Veterinary Technician in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you'll provide advanced nursing care for critically ill and hospitalized patients while working alongside experienced emergency veterinarians, specialists, and a highly collaborative clinical team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join VSH Roseville

At Veterinary Specialty Hospital Roseville, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering advanced emergency and specialty care throughout Northern California. Our experienced veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and support staff work together to provide exceptional care using advanced diagnostics, cutting-edge technology, and evidence-based medicine.

Our ICU offers the opportunity to manage complex medical cases while expanding your technical skills in a supportive environment focused on mentorship, continuous learning, and clinical excellence.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

Provide advanced nursing care and continuous monitoring for critically ill hospitalized patients.
Administer medications, IV fluids, and continuous rate infusions (CRIs).
Perform in-house laboratory procedures and diagnostic sample collection.
Place and maintain intravenous (IV) catheters.
Conduct detailed patient rounds and communicate changes in patient condition.
Obtain temperature, pulse, respiration (TPR), blood pressure, and other vital parameters.
Safely handle and restrain fearful, anxious, or fractious patients.
Recognize changes in patient condition requiring immediate veterinary intervention.
Maintain accurate and thorough electronic medical records.
Advocate for patients while providing compassionate communication and support to clients.
Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

What You Bring

Minimum of two years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in an animal hospital.
Previous ICU, Emergency, or Specialty experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency processing laboratory samples and performing in-house diagnostics.
Working knowledge of radiographic positioning and imaging techniques.
Strong technical skills, including IV catheter placement and advanced patient monitoring.
Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced specialty environment.
A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits 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, life insurance, and pet insurance.

Competitive compensation plus overnight shift differential
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and pet insurance
401(k) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid vacation and sick leave
Competitive Continuing Education (CE) allowance and full VetBloom access
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Uniform allowance
Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Located in the Sacramento metropolitan area, VSH Roseville offers an outstanding quality of life with easy access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and Northern California's outdoor recreation. We proudly serve candidates commuting from Sacramento, Rocklin, Lincoln, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Granite Bay, Loomis, Auburn, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Davis, making it an ideal location for veterinary professionals across the Greater Sacramento region.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of more than 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary professionals in hospitals designed for learning, collaboration, and excellence.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while caring for critically ill patients alongside one of Northern California's premier emergency and specialty veterinary teams. If you're passionate about intensive care medicine and ready to expand your technical skills in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become an essential part of the VSH Roseville ICU team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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