Emergency ICU Technician and Assistants
518 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA, 01060 www.integrityvetcenter.comOverview
Integrity Veterinary Center (IVC) is a specialty and urgent care hospital in Northampton, MA. We opened in October of 2022 with medical oncology, outpatient ultrasound services, urgent care, and internal medicine. You will be working with a board-certified internist, criticalist, and oncologist. Addition of a surgeon in the near future is planned. We are committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine, with the aim of helping each patient live comfortably and happily for as long as possible. We are a privately owned hospital with no plans for corporate affiliation. Our aim is to cultivate a healthy and sustainable working environment for our whole team. More specifically, we prioritize work-life balance, competitive salary, appropriate staffing ratios, kindness and respec, and honest/open communication practices. If you are a recent grad (or a newcomer to the field of urgent care) and you are looking for structured mentorship, we can offer that as well.
IVC is located in Northampton, Massachusetts, about 3 hours from NYC and 1.5-2 hours from Boston. It’s hard to write a city description without it sounding unhelpfully generic, so here are some of our favorite things about Northampton: Cafes, Restaurants, out-door adventures, in-door activities.
Requirements
What We Offer: Flexible Scheduling Choose between a 3- or 4-day workweek with a protected lunch break. Competitive Compensation & Benefits: $24–$30/hour (VTS $30+/hour) $3.00/hour shift differential for hours worked between 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM $100 bonus for each holiday worked Two additional floating PTO days Medical, dental, and vision insurance Monthly pet insurance reimbursement Uniform allowance 3 weeks accrued vacation 1-week accrued sick leave 1-week continuing education leave Annual CE stipend Respectful Client Interactions All clients sign a behavior agreement at their first visit. We strictly enforce a zero-tolerance policy for abusive conduct. Primary Responsibilities: Perform jugular and peripheral venipuncture Place IV catheters and conduct in-house laboratory diagnostics Monitor and manage patients under sedation and anesthesia Assist veterinarians in emergency, specialty, and urgent outpatient cases Obtain patient histories and provide thorough case updates during shift rounds Maintain clear communication with clients and colleagues Support a cooperative and efficient team environment Qualifications: Proficiency with Doppler blood pressure monitoring, venipuncture, catheter placement, lab procedures, and anesthesia/sedation monitoring Strong communication and analytical skills Ability to remain composed and effective in a fast-paced ER setting Team-focused mindset with a desire for continued growth Preferred: Experience in emergency and/or specialty medicine Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential