ER Veterinary Technician - Overnight shift RVT ICU 6pm-4am

ER Veterinary Technicians: We Want You!

Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group is in search of dynamic individuals to be a valuable part of our independently-owned, innovative, and welcoming veterinary team.

Here's what we are looking for:

• A Colorado State Registered Veterinary Technician license holder
• Have at least one year of veterinary emergency or ICU experience
• Are proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Why CVSG?

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a three or four-day work week with a set schedule to allow you to reliably plan your life outside work.
• Medicine that Matters: Work with ER DVMs and a group of board-certified specialists who collaborate to support care for our patients. Use state-of-the-art medical equipment and a cloud-based PMS and enjoy technology-focused systems that make delivering patient care effective and efficient.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive wages ( a $3/hr. overnight differential) along with a robust benefits package including health insurance and a 401k.
• Independently owned and operated; we work here, too!

What you’ll do:

• Perform treatments on hospitalized patients including the administration of medications by various routes
• Obtain vitals, blood pressure, ECG, and other monitoring parameters
• Monitor hydration status, administering CRI’s, setting up IV fluids with multiple lines, etc.
• Use phlebotomy skills and have a basic knowledge of hematology and “normals”
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
• Use your knowledge of anesthetic drugs, protocols, and anesthesia monitoring to care for patients before, during, and after surgeries
• Communicate with clients
• Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
• Fill prescription medications
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters, central lines, and PICC lines
• Carry out transfusion therapy including blood typing and cross matching
• Care for and maintain feeding tubes
• Place male and female urinary catheters
• Place nasal O2 line
• Prepare patients for ultrasound and CT scans, including gathering history
• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and communicate additional information as necessary
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
• CPCR

CVSG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Experience:

• emergency veterinary care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Colorado veterinary technician license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Littleton, CO 80122 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $33