Registered Veterinary Technician, Critical Care

Ethos Veterinary Health•Boulder, CO

20h•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is seeking a Veterinary Critical Care Technician to support its emergency and specialty services in Boulder, Colorado. CASE is a state-of-the-art, 35,000+ square-foot specialty and emergency hospital with multiple specialties and 24/7 emergency services. The collaborative team includes board-certified specialists, experienced technicians, and support staff. The Critical Care Veterinary Technician provides advanced nursing care to critically ill, injured, and hospitalized patients in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment. Working closely with veterinarians and specialty teams, the technician monitors patient status, administers treatments, performs advanced technical procedures, and supports life-saving interventions while providing attentive patient care and client communication. The role includes recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition, assisting with emergencies, and maintaining accurate medical records. The position is full-time, with two schedule options: Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or Wednesday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Compensation is $29–$35 per hour for registered veterinary technicians, based on experience and skills assessment, or $39–$44 per hour for Veterinary Technician Specialists, based on experience and skills assessment. A $2.50 per hour weekend differential and a $4.50 per hour overnight differential after 7 p.m. are offered. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates.

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
At least 1–2 years of applicable experience.
Safely handle, lift, and restrain dogs and cats, and stand for extended periods.
Perform venipuncture and place peripheral IV catheters using aseptic technique.
Communicate effectively with technicians, assistants, doctors, and staff.
Be a detail-oriented multitasker with strong decision-making skills in fast-paced settings.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a specialty veterinary hospital.
Basic surgical experience or knowledge.
Fluency in multiple languages.
Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification; financial support and onsite mentorship are available to those pursuing certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced triage of incoming phone calls by assessing clinical urgency, using established protocols, and reviewing relevant medical records to support timely patient-care prioritization.
Provide compassionate client support and communication, including timely updates and explanations of the pet’s condition, treatment plan, and prognosis.
Provide advanced nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, including medications, treatments, fluid therapy, and ongoing assessments.
Maintain thorough and accurate medical records of patient observations, treatments, diagnostics, medication administration, and changes in status.
Collaborate with veterinarians, specialists, and support staff to implement care plans and communicate critical changes in patient condition.
Monitor critically ill and recovering patients, recognize and escalate concerns, and assist with emergency procedures and interventions.
Maintain treatment areas, prepare and manage medical equipment, and support attentive care for hospitalized patients.
Calculate drug dosages, fluid rates, constant rate infusions, and nutritional requirements, including calculations involving catecholamines, inotropes, and anticoagulants.
Acquire laboratory specimens, prepare blood smears, run coagulation tests, and collect samples properly.
Perform advanced venipuncture and place and maintain peripheral, central, and arterial catheters.
Use oxygen administration techniques, including oxygen cages, nasal oxygen, and high-flow nasal oxygen.
Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation.
Participate in CPR and administer emergency drugs.
Administer blood products, including whole blood, plasma, and albumin.
Induce and monitor anesthesia, prepare for surgery, and assist with critical care procedures such as thoracocentesis, chest tube placement, esophagostomy tube placement, and tracheostomy.