ER Registered Veterinary Technician, AUC NE

Ethos Veterinary Health•Commerce City, CO

2d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) looking to join a team where your skills and passion for animal care will be celebrated? Look no further than Animal Urgent Care (AUC) North East, where we're on a mission to provide exceptional care that keeps owners and their beloved pets together for as long as possible. Animal Urgent Care (AUC) North East is a new 9,000 square foot 24/7 ER facility with surgical capabilities, ultrasound, X-rays, and hospitalization. We ensure the communities we serve have access to excellent, affordable emergency veterinary services. We strive to keep compassion, cost-consciousness, and excellent service at the forefront of each and every case we see. We are proud of our team and hospital, having decades of emergency and critical care experience and our staff regularly exceed continuing education standards. Animal Urgent Care is actively seeking new team members for our hospital located at 120th and Chambers in the Brighton/Commerce City area. We’re proud of our outstanding reputation within the veterinary communities of Arvada and Denver. Working in emergency veterinary care comes with all the usual benefits—competitive pay, ample time to recharge, access to top-tier medical equipment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Our mission is to build and maintain a happy, healthy, and growth-oriented team that supports one another through the challenges of ER veterinary medicine. We’re looking for new teammates for our Northeast hospital, welcoming candidates with varying levels of experience, provided they have the soft skills to align with our values. If you’re ready to be a hero for pets in need and work in a rewarding, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Discover more about our clinic and the incredible work we do by visiting our website at https://aucbrighton.com Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com. Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. RVT, Registered Veterinary Technician, Registered Vet Tech, Registered Vet Technician,

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in veterinary surgery and anesthesia
Work experience in a fast-paced, multi-veterinarian hospital, emergency/referral practice or hospital required
Knowledge of normal patient vitals for awake, sedated, and anesthetized patients
Accuracy in calculating and delivering anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to building relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required
Knowledge and care with equipment maintenance, cleaning, sterility, and troubleshooting; willingness to read equipment manuals and consult with vendors if repair/upgrades needed
Knowledge of appropriate aseptic technique and surgical procedures
Understanding of estimates for different surgical procedures
Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role

Nice To Haves

CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTS preferred, pRVT considered
Fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Responsibilities

Perform treatments on hospitalized patients including the administration of medications by various routes
Obtain vitals, blood pressure, ECG, and other monitoring parameters
Monitor hydration status, administering CRI’s, setting up IV fluids with multiple lines, etc.
Phlebotomy and basic knowledge of hematology and “normals”
Basic knowledge of anesthetic drugs, protocols, and anesthesia monitoring
Conduct medical record keeping and client communication (particularly in regards to patient updates)
Knowledge of common medications
Place and maintain viability of intravenous catheters
Transfusion therapy including blood typing and cross matching
Feeding tube care and maintenance
Perform CPCR as needed
Apply bandages/splints regularly
Discharge patients
Check patients in and out of the clinic, including taking payments and reviewing/entering charges in EzyVet and SmartFlow