Registered Veterinary Technician - Overnights ER/ICU

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Wheat Ridge, CO

1d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

As an Overnight Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional medical care and compassionate support to every patient at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. You will perform a wide range of advanced technical duties in alignment with hospital protocols, ensuring that each client is treated with professionalism, empathy, and respect—reflecting our deep appreciation for the bond between pets and their families.

Requirements

At least 2+ years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician, or a registered technician with any level of experience in an ER/ICU environment
A strong drive to learn, grow, and apply technical skills in a fast‑paced, collaborative clinical setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confidence and competency in performing technical procedures as outlined in hospital protocols
Dependability, strong follow‑through, and consistency in completing tasks and projects

Responsibilities

Monitor, record, and interpret patient vital signs and behavior throughout their hospitalization
Provide comprehensive technical support to emergency veterinarians
Deliver compassionate diagnostic, surgical, and nursing care to all patients, including those requiring critical care
Perform basic, emergent, and critical care anesthetic monitoring
Obtain and prepare diagnostic samples, including blood draws, arterial blood gases, cystocentesis, urinary catheter samples, and free‑catch urine
Conduct laboratory procedures such as blood typing, crossmatching, and slide agglutination testing
Accurately acquire and process abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, and skull radiographs while following strict radiation‑safety protocols
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot medical equipment responsibly and safely
Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, providing clear information and reassurance

Benefits

Discount on veterinary care for your furry family
Employee referral bonus program
Mental health support with Talkspace
Uniform allowance
Learning and growth opportunities
Continuing education support for licensed team members
401k retirement plan options w/ company match
Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid by employer up to 100%
Basic life insurance provided at no cost and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
Paid time off and holiday pay for full-time team members