Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency Per Diem

Ethos Veterinary Health•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital (SRAES) is seeking Per Diem ER/ICU Technicians to support their Emergency Service. This role involves triaging incoming patients, assisting with diagnostics and treatments, and ensuring efficient patient flow in a fast-paced specialty and emergency setting. The hospital offers 24/7 emergency and critical care services along with advanced specialty care in surgery and diagnostic imaging, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach where specialists and emergency clinicians collaborate for comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

RVT/LVT/CVT preferred required.
Strong understanding of emergency triage and patient assessment.
Proficiency in venipuncture, patient restraint, medication administration, and sample collection.
Experience with radiography and laboratory procedures
Anesthesia and sedation monitoring experience preferred.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
Excellent communication and client service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced emergency environment.
Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required; multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

Anesthesia and sedation monitoring experience

Responsibilities

Provides excellent patient care to every patient
Triage patients as they come into the ER with appropriate medical decision making and escalation to ER doctor as appropriate.
Obtaining history and vital signs of the pet
Assist DVM’s with exams, treatments and procedures
Immediately respond to STAT calls and follow the appropriate patient care protocols
Perform standard technician duties including patient restraint, venipuncture, SQ Fluids, radiographs, medication administration as ordered by a Veterinarian, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications by veterinarian orders
Perform sedation and anesthesia according to established hospital protocols (induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery).
Maintain accurate paperless medical records utilizing Instinct
Demonstrate working knowledge of financial and charging practices including creating estimates and discussing with the owners, collecting payment and discharging patients.
Collaborate with all departments across the hospital to ensure that all patients are receiving the best possible patient care
Demonstrate compassion and care in all interactions
Attend department and staff meetings
Contribute to the overall needs, cleanliness and organization of the hospital.
Other duties as needed.