Veterinary Technician, Overnight Emergency ICU
About The Position
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC), a 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Parker, Colorado, is hiring a credentialed Veterinary Technician for its overnight Emergency ICU. The ICU Technician provides advanced care to hospitalized patients considered critical and stable under the veterinarian’s evaluation and AESC’s defined hospitalization levels. The technician assesses patients and facilitates treatment under the supervising veterinarian, communicates patient concerns, and works with doctors, technicians, and assistants to perform diagnostics and carry out treatment plans. The position is full-time, with an overnight schedule of 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; specific days are to be determined. Credentialed technicians are offered $25–$32 per hour, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, and a $3-per-hour overnight differential after 6 p.m. A relocation bonus of up to $1,500 may apply to highly qualified registered technicians relocating to the Parker, Colorado area. AESC is a 24/7 emergency and specialty referral center with services including emergency and critical care, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. Its facility includes advanced equipment such as an MRI, CT scanner, mobile fluoroscopy, surgical suites, and rehabilitation equipment. AESC describes its environment as collaborative, supportive, compassionate, and focused on professional growth, training, and exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- At least one year of veterinary technician experience.
- Registered Veterinary Technician in Colorado, or the ability to become registered upon hire.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 advanced patient care to hospitalized patients.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Perform technician duties including patient restraint, venipuncture, subcutaneous fluids, radiographs, medication administration as ordered, laboratory sample collection and processing, and handling and dispensing medications by veterinarian orders.
- Collaborate with departments across the hospital to support patient care.
- Respond immediately to STAT calls and follow appropriate patient care protocols.
- Maintain accurate paperless medical records using EzyVet and Smartflow.
- Create estimates and discuss them with owners, collect payments, and discharge patients.
- Demonstrate compassion and care in interactions.
- Attend department and staff meetings.
- Perform sedation and anesthesia according to hospital protocols, including induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery.
- Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of the hospital and its overall needs.
- 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 for required certifications
- Referral program
- $1,500 sign-on bonus
- Possible $1,500 relocation bonus for highly qualified registered technicians relocating to the Parker, Colorado area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
