Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine & Oncology

Ethos Veterinary Health•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Technician supports Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology’s Internal Medicine and Oncology services by providing advanced technical, nursing, and administrative support. The role includes assessing patients, administering treatments, assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and providing compassionate care throughout treatment. The technician works with veterinarians, other technicians, and hospital staff to deliver high-quality medical care and client service, while helping maintain a clean, organized, and efficient environment. This is a full-time outpatient-team role in a fast-paced specialty hospital, with four 10-hour shifts and occasional weekend or holiday work. The position offers exposure to complex internal medicine and oncology cases, advanced inpatient and ICU nursing, and opportunities for mentorship and continued professional growth.

Requirements

At least 3 years of veterinary experience with increasing responsibility.
Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, and patient restraint.
Knowledge of fluid therapy, radiology safety, and basic emergency protocols.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

RVT, LVT, or CVT credential.
Internal Medicine, Oncology, or other specialty experience.
Experience with anesthesia monitoring and critical patient care.
Multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate nursing care and keep patients clean, comfortable, and as stress-free as possible.
Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates to referral veterinarians.
Follow isolation and biosecurity protocols for contagious patients.
Safely restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
Administer medications and, if applicable, chemotherapy while following safety protocols.
Assist with treatments including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, urinary catheterization, oxygen therapy, and feeding tube placement.
Monitor anesthesia and assist with sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Prepare for and assist with Internal Medicine procedures, including endoscopy, CT imaging, and other diagnostics.
Perform in-house laboratory testing, prepare samples for outside laboratories, and process prescriptions and refills.
Admit and discharge patients, educate clients, and prepare financial estimates.
Maintain clean and organized treatment areas, stocked medical supplies, and hospital linens.
Walk, feed, clean, and monitor hospitalized patients as needed.
Support teammates and other departments to contribute to an efficient, collaborative work environment.
Assist with inventory counts and supply management.
Troubleshoot and maintain medical equipment.
Help train and mentor veterinary assistants and new team members.
Complete downtime projects, including organizing, cleaning, and quality improvement initiatives.
Attend required staff meetings and continuing education opportunities.
Support Internal Medicine and Oncology services as patient caseloads require.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Disability and life insurance.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Accrued paid time off.
Uniform stipend.
Annual continuing education allowance for Veterinary Assistants and Technicians.
Access to the VetBloom continuing education and training platform.
License reimbursement for credentialed technicians, if applicable.
Mentorship and opportunities for continued professional growth.