Inpatient Veterinary Technician, CASE

Ethos Veterinary Health • Boulder, CO

287d • $25 - $40

About The Position

Inpatient Veterinary Technician Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) in Boulder, CO, is a leading provider of specialty and 24-hour emergency veterinary services in Boulder. Our state-of-the-art, 27,000 sq ft hospital is staffed by experienced medical professionals, including board-certified specialists who are dedicated to delivering the highest level of compassionate veterinary care. Our mission is to preserve and enhance the human-animal bond by offering exceptional service through innovative medicine, community partnerships, and nurturing client relationships. We are currently seeking an Inpatient Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team!

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with at least 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year of experience within a specialty veterinary hospital preferred, preferably within the Oncology department
• Knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures and terminology
• Ability to communicate well with other CASE staff members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!
• Ability to work independently and with little or no supervision
• Ability to multi-task and produce quality work while making effective decisions

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in obtaining patient medical history, TPR's, and noting changes in trends in the patient
• Proficiency in admitting and discharging patients within the entire Oncology service
• Demonstrate exceptional client communication and education as well as assistance with scheduling appointments, procedures, and advanced imaging
• Demonstrates competency in calculating medication and drug doses
• Proficient in obtaining diagnostics related to radiation oncology consultations including bloodwork, radiographs, advanced imaging
• Practices proper and safe patient restraint of the oncology patient
• Proficient in performing general venipuncture, peripheral catheter placement and maintenance
• Profound knowledge of disease processes and treatment options
• Demonstrates excellent patient care skills
• Proficient in Ezyvet and Smart Flow to administer and document treatments, medical notes, and creating/adding to patient plans when needed for Radiation Oncology patients
• Implement prescribed sedation plans for pre-anesthesia as instructed by the anesthetist, including monitoring during sedation
• Proficient in anesthesia recovery up to ASA Level 5
• Proficiency in setting up and troubleshooting monitoring equipment
• Assists and is a backup to the Radiation Oncology Client Care Associate, the Oncology team, and the ICU/Triage team

Benefits

• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday = time and a half
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training
• License application and renewal reimbursement for CVTs
• Financial support and onsite mentorship for those pursuing VTS certification
• Certification assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed