Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight
About The Position
Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital (SRAES) is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician to work in its emergency and critical care setting in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency and critical care services, as well as specialty care in surgery and diagnostic imaging. Emergency clinicians and specialists collaborate to provide comprehensive care from presentation through discharge. The ER/ICU Technician triages emergency patients, assesses pets, and provides immediate lifesaving care under the direction of the ER doctor when needed. The technician shares patient histories, vital signs, and concerns with doctors; assists the technical team with diagnostics, treatment plans, and hospitalization; and communicates medical updates, costs, and treatment plans to owners. The position is full-time and follows a Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday schedule from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Compensation is $25–$32 per hour based on experience, credentials, and skillset, with an additional $3 per hour for weeknights and $4 per hour for weekend nights.
Requirements
- RVT, LVT, or CVT credential; the posting states this is preferred and 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Anesthesia and sedation monitoring experience.
- Multilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent patient care.
- Triage patients presenting to the emergency room, make appropriate medical decisions, and escalate cases to the ER doctor as needed.
- Obtain patient histories and vital signs.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Respond immediately to STAT calls and follow appropriate patient care protocols.
- Perform standard technician duties, including restraint, venipuncture, subcutaneous fluid administration, radiography, medication administration as ordered by a veterinarian, laboratory sample collection and processing, and handling and dispensing medications according to veterinarian orders.
- Perform sedation and anesthesia according to hospital protocols, including induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery.
- Maintain accurate paperless medical records using Instinct.
- Prepare estimates, discuss costs with owners, collect payments, and discharge patients in accordance with financial and charging practices.
- Collaborate with departments across the hospital to support the best possible patient care.
- Demonstrate compassion and care in all interactions.
- Attend department and staff meetings.
- Contribute to the hospital’s needs, cleanliness, and organization.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Continuing education allowance.
- Uniform allowance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Employee pet discount.
- 401(k).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- HSA/FSA.
- Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training.
- License application and renewal reimbursement for CVTs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
