Are you interested in working in a fun and fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital? Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE), is a fast-growing, 24/7 37,000 sq. ft. hospital in Boulder, Colorado that is looking to add members to our team!
We are looking for ICU, patient care, and triage technicians to work full or part time overnights with our Emergency department. Come work at a hospital where you can gain experience, have fun, and make a difference!

Overnight Technician DescriptionOur Emergency Room Technicians are responsible for the care and treatment of unstable/critically ill patients, triaging emergency patients, and monitoring hospitalized pets. They operate under the supervision of various specialists, the staff manager, emergency doctor, and department shift leads. This is an overview of the position and is not limited to the listed duties below.

Major Duties

• Triage phone calls, appointments, or walk-ins, when necessary. Reviewing medical records as necessary to assist in those triages
• Perform appropriate patient restraint for examinations and procedures
• Understand many illnesses and the appropriate treatment
• Acquire, prepare, and ship laboratory specimens along with running automated CBCs, preparation of blood films to perform manual differentials and platelet counts, running various chemistries, Coag tests, and collect, evaluate, and report urinalysis results.
• General nursing care such as: accurately obtaining and assessing patient vitals (temperatures, pulses/heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, pain score, etc.), auscultation of the lungs, prepare and administer nutrition
• Perform general venipuncture, peripheral/central/arterial catheter placement and maintenance
• Perform emergency procedures including but not limited to establish and maintain airway, oxygen administration including but not limited to minimally-invasive (O2 cage, nasal-nasotracheal oxygen and high flow nasal oxygen) to invasive (ie mechanical ventilation , resuscitation with blood products, administration of pharmacological agents including CRI’s, under veterinary supervision
• Induction, surgical skin preparation, monitor and recovery of surgical patients for minor surgical procedures (ie. Chest tube placement, peritoneal drain, etc.)
• Admitting and discharging patients, client communication and education, answering phone calls and scheduling appointments
• Cleaning, stocking, general organization, and maintenance of ICU/Isolation equipment and supplies

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology with an interest in pursuit of further education equaling Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Technician Specialist (ACVECCT-VTS) status.
• Ability to appropriately handle, lift and restrain animals (dogs, cats) and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform veterinary medical procedures (i.e., administer CPR, draw blood, administer medications and fluids, and assess and triage patients.)
• Ability to communicate well with other technicians and doctors regarding the needs of the patients
• Required: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician (PVT-will be considered based on experience). Two years of recent experience in ER/CC is preferred.
• Ability to communicate well with other CASE staff members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with little or no supervision
• Ability to multi-task and produce quality work while making effective decisions
• Veterinary Technician Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour depending on experience.
• Shift Differential: We offer a shift differential for nights and weekends: $3.50/hr Mon-Thur and $4.50/hr Fri-Sun
• On-Call: Required once fully trained - One shift every 4 weeks

We value diversity and inclusion; every person has a unique voice and perspective to bring to the CASE team. Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The hiring salary range is included with this posting. Benefits at CASE for full time team members include Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA on select medical plans, Life and AD&D plans, Voluntary Child Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Plan, Hospital Indemnity, Income Protection – STD and LTD, Voluntary Legal Plan, Discounts on pet insurance, Discounts on identity theft protection, Discount on national gym membership, Student Debt refinancing available, Discounted Veterinary Technician Education programs.

401(k) is offered for all team members, part or full time, with no age restriction. All team members receive sick time in accordance with CO law separate from Paid Time Off benefits.

Employee Assistance Programs are available to all team members. We partner with ComPsych, Talk Space, and other partners to provide mental health resources or counseling to team members in need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift

License/Certification:

• RVT, CVT, LVT or PVT (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boulder, CO 80301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person