What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician position at Apex Vets?
Every ER hospital claims to be fast-paced and collaborative; few actually deliver. Apex Vets does. As an independently owned, purpose-built hospital, we’ve designed our environment around true teamwork, high-level emergency medicine, and growth. We hire people who think critically, want to advance their skills, and value a culture where professionalism and accountability are the baseline—not the bonus.
We run a tight team, support each other relentlessly, and believe high-quality care and high-quality culture are not negotiable.
If you’re looking for a place where your skill, judgment, and voice matter—keep reading.
Qualifications
What You’ll Do
You’ll work cases that challenge you, not bore you. Expect to:
Who Thrives Here
People who:
If you prefer hiding, coasting, or stirring drama, you won’t.
What We Offer
We run a tight team, support each other relentlessly, and believe high-quality care and high-quality culture are not negotiable.
If you’re looking for a place where your skill, judgment, and voice matter—keep reading.
Qualifications
What You’ll Do
You’ll work cases that challenge you, not bore you. Expect to:
- Own triage with confidence
- Place IVs, central lines, NG/OG tubes
- Manage anesthesia for critical procedures
- Perform CPR as part of a trained, coordinated team
- Use your brain: CRIs, fluid plans, monitoring trends, interpreting changes
- Assist with advanced diagnostics, radiographs, and procedures
- Communicate clearly with clients during their hardest moments
- Partner with doctors and techs to move cases forward efficiently
- Document accurately and stay two steps ahead of patient needs
Who Thrives Here
People who:
- Stay calm when everyone else’s adrenaline spikes
- Think critically, not react impulsively
- Support teammates and expect support back
- Ask questions, seek feedback, and want mastery—not mediocrity
- Handle shifting priorities without losing details
- Carry themselves professionally with clients and coworkers
- Can lift 50 lbs and handle long, active shifts
If you prefer hiding, coasting, or stirring drama, you won’t.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay tied to level and capability
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401k with match
- Structured onboarding that sets you up, not sets you loose
- Clear pathways to advance your nursing level
- CE support and active skill development
- PTO plus additional personal time
- Leadership that is accessible and actually present
- A workplace where excellence is the norm—not the exception