Veterinary Technician - ICU & Critical Care

**UP TO $5000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!!** **Friendship Hospital for Animals**, a leading AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced **Advanced Veterinary Technician** to join our **Intensive Care Unit (ICU)** team. If you're passionate about critical care, enjoy a variety of cases, utilizing your skillset to the fullest, and enjoy working alongside an exceptional team of specialists, we'd love to meet you. **About the role:** - Provide exceptional, compassionate nursing care to critically ill and hospitalized patients, treating each patient as your own. - Collaborate with board-certified criticalists, emergency clinicians, residents, interns, and technicians to deliver advanced, life-saving care. - Utilize advanced technical skills, including vascular access, transfusion therapy, ventilator support, CRIs, invasive monitoring, and complex patient assessment. - Monitor critically ill patients, recognize subtle changes, and confidently advocate when every second counts. - Care for a wide variety of complex medical and surgical cases in a collaborative, high-acuity ICU. - Mentor technicians, assistants, and trainees while fostering a culture of learning and clinical excellence. - Support pet owners with compassionate communication during some of their most difficult moments. - Excel in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, adaptability, critical thinking, and attention to detail drive exceptional patient care. **Schedule:** Schedule is usually four 10 hour shifts per week, with some weekends and holidays required. This is a full time position. **What's in it for you?** - **SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $5000 FOR VTS AND UP TO $2500 FOR CREDENTIALED TECHNICIANS** - Competitive compensation, including shift differentials - Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA - Generous PTO and CE allowance, including support for VTS advancement - Life insurance and 401(k) with match - License, credential, and professional dues reimbursement - Uniform allowance - Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation - Pet care discounts - Access to advanced specialty medicine and technology, including MRI, CT, ventilators, dialysis, and more - A welcoming, collaborative culture that values compassion, learning, mentorship, and professional growth **Qualifications** - Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) required. - Five or more years of experience in emergency or specialty medicine, including advanced ICU or critical care experience. - Strong technical skills, sound clinical judgment, and the confidence to remain calm in high-pressure situations. - RECOVER certification, VTS (ECC), Fear Free Certification, and leadership or mentoring experience are a plus. We're looking for veterinary professionals who embrace a collaborative, compassionate, and ethical environment where teammates support one another, share knowledge, continue learning, and provide exceptional care to every patient and family. **Friendship Hospital for Animals** is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. **Ready to join the team?** Apply today or learn more at ****. US Pay Range $25—$33 USD