Veterinary Technician, Overnight Emergency Triage
About The Position
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC), a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Parker, Colorado, is seeking a credentialed Veterinary Technician for overnight emergency triage. The role triages patients presenting to the Emergency Room, assesses pets, and provides immediate lifesaving care to critical patients under the direction of an ER doctor. The technician communicates patient history, vital signs, and concerns to doctors and works with technicians and assistants to perform diagnostics, carry out treatment plans, and hospitalize patients. The position also involves communicating medical updates, treatment plans, and financial information to pet owners. This is a full-time overnight position scheduled Saturday through Tuesday, 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Compensation is $25–$32 per hour for credentialed veterinary technicians, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and a $3-per-hour overnight differential after 6:00 p.m. AESC describes its environment as supportive, collaborative, compassionate, and fast-paced, with opportunities for professional growth and continuous training.
Requirements
- At least one year of veterinary technician experience is required.
- Registered Veterinary Technician in Colorado, or ability to become registered upon hire.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Great work ethic and positive attitude.
- Ability to adhere to strict attendance policies.
- Ability to handle fluctuating caseloads and emergency situations.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of veterinary technician experience in an emergency or specialty hospital.
- Ability to multitask and anticipate department needs.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience using medical record and whiteboard programs in a veterinary setting.
- Fluency in multiple languages.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent patient care.
- Triage patients arriving in the ER, make appropriate medical decisions, and escalate cases to the ER doctor as appropriate.
- 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 technician duties including patient restraint, venipuncture, subcutaneous fluids, radiographs, medication administration as ordered by a veterinarian, laboratory sample collection and processing, and handling and dispensing medications under veterinarian orders.
- Perform sedation and anesthesia according to hospital protocols, including induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery.
- Maintain accurate paperless medical records using EzyVet and Smartflow.
- Prepare estimates, discuss charges with owners, collect payments, and discharge patients.
- Collaborate with departments across the hospital to support 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
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual continuing education hours
- Continuing education allowance for training and certifications
- Uniform allowance
- Shift differential pay
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation days
- Bereavement leave
- Holiday premium pay
- On-call incentives
- License reimbursement
- Referral program
- $1,500 sign-on bonus
- Professional growth and training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
