What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Veterinary Technician RVT - Swing shift 28.00-32.00/hr position at Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group?
Corporate is not your thing? Neither is ours!
Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group is in search of dynamic individuals to be a valuable part of our independently owned, innovative, and welcoming veterinary team.
Advanced Medicine & Professional Growth
- Work alongside experienced emergency veterinarians and board-certified specialists.
- Gain exposure to complex emergency and critical care cases.
- Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging, medical equipment, and modern technology.
- Expand your clinical skills through hands-on learning and mentorship.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Independently Owned. Personally Invested.
We’re not a corporate hospital. We believe in maintaining a workplace where employees are recognized as individuals, ideas are valued, and leadership is invested in the success of the team.
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate will:
- Hold an active Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician credential.
- Have at least one year of emergency veterinary or ICU experience.
- Demonstrate proficiency in medication calculations, constant rate infusions (CRIs), and unit conversions.
- Possess strong technical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
- Remain calm, efficient, and compassionate in high-pressure situations.
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians, coworkers, and clients.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a commitment to excellent patient care.
- Be eager to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team environment.
What You’ll Do
As an Emergency and Critical Care RVT, you will play an essential role in patient care and treatment.
Emergency & Critical Care
- Provide skilled nursing care to hospitalized, emergency, and critically ill patients.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and prescribed treatments.
- Monitor vital signs, ECG, blood pressure, hydration status, and other critical parameters.
- Calculate and administer CRIs and manage multiple IV fluid lines.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the attending veterinarian.
- Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatment plans.
Advanced Technical Skills
- Place and maintain peripheral IV catheters, central venous catheters, and PICC lines.
- Assist with blood transfusions, blood typing, and crossmatching.
- Place and maintain feeding tubes and urinary catheters.
- Provide anesthesia monitoring and perioperative patient care.
- Prepare patients for ultrasound, CT imaging, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Assist with advanced procedures and specialty patient care as directed by the veterinarian and within the RVT’s authorized scope of practice.
Communication & Teamwork
- Maintain accurate, detailed medical records.
- Deliver organized and thorough patient rounds.
- Educate clients regarding medications, discharge instructions, and home care.
- Prepare and dispense prescription medications as authorized.
- Collaborate with emergency doctors, specialists, and fellow technicians to ensure continuity of care.
- Contribute to a respectful, supportive, and team-oriented workplace.
Come Grow With Us!
At CVSG, we’re looking for people who take pride in their profession, support their coworkers, and genuinely care about making a difference.
Whether you’re passionate about emergency medicine, critical care, advanced procedures, or continuing to develop your technical expertise, we want to help you build a career you’re proud of.
Bring your skills. Bring your compassion. Bring your passion for veterinary medicine. We’ll provide the opportunity to make them count.
CVSG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician license. (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Littleton, CO 80122 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $32