ER & ICU Veterinary Technician

Description

Veterinary Technicians – Join Our Exceptional Team!

Signing Bonus up to $2,500

Are you ready to take your veterinary technician career to the next level? Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) is looking for passionate, experienced veterinary technicians to join our dynamic team of professionals who are deeply committed to patient care, client support, and each other.

Whether your background is in general practice, emergency, or specialty medicine, this is your chance to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Why OSVS?

We believe in meeting our technicians where they are and helping them grow from there. With structured training that includes formal lectures, hands-on skills labs, and cage-side mentoring, we give you the tools to succeed in the areas that inspire you most—emergency, ICU, or specialty medicine.

Our newly renovated ICU is equipped with the latest technology, including wireless EKG, HiFlow oxygen, Snyder oxygen cages, mechanical ventilation, portable ultrasound, defibrillator, and an in-house blood donor program. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and use advanced techniques such as NG tubes, central line placement, transfusion therapies, ventilator monitoring and so much more.

What You’ll Do

Deliver compassionate, top-quality nursing care to patients using advanced technical skills

Support patients and clients with empathy, professionalism, and clear communication

Assist with emergency procedures and surgeries, from anesthesia to recovery care

Document patient histories and ensure accurate medical records

Mentor and collaborate with team members in a supportive, team-focused environment

Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are part of providing 24 / 7 emergency and specialty care—but with flexible scheduling options, you’ll have balance too.

What We’re Looking For

At least 2 years’ experience in a small animal clinical setting

Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills

A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Ability to anticipate patient needs and remain calm under pressure

Physical ability to lift / handle pets (40+ lbs) and remain on your feet throughout your shift

Benefits & Perks

Employer-paid medical premiums and deductible

Dental, vision, and life insurance

401K with company match

PTO, paid holidays, and EAP support

Veterinary Social Worker available on-site

Paid CE opportunities, CE stipend for CVT and VTS

Uniform allowance & personal pet discounts

Flexible scheduling options (8, 10, or 12-hour shifts)

Bi-annual performance, skills, and compensation reviews

Competitive pay :

Non-credentialed Techs : $20–$30 / hr

Credentialed Techs : $22–$32 / hr

VTS : $29–$37 / hr

Plus $5 / hr shift differential for evening / overnight shifts after 8pm

About Us

OSVS is a 35,000-sq. ft. hospital in East Greenwich, RI, serving patients across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. With a busy emergency service, nationally respected internship and residency programs, and board-certified specialists in ECC, internal medicine, surgery, neurology, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and avian / exotics, we are proud to be a leader in advanced veterinary medicine.

✨ At OSVS, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find a career home where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your passion for helping pets and their people truly makes a difference.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.