Technical skills
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 friendshiphospital.com.
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