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Registered Veterinary Technician, Overnight ICU
RVT/LVT/CVT Preferred | $27 - $33/hr. | Colorado Springs, CO
At Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (SCVIM), our overnight ICU is dedicated to providing high-touch, compassionate nursing care for hospitalized patients—predominantly specialty internal medicine, oncology and soft tissue surgery cases. If you're a Veterinary Technician looking to advance your knowledge and skills in an environment that prioritizes patient comfort, individual needs, and manageable workflows, this is the team for you.
Here is what sets our overnight ICU apart:
Here is what sets our overnight ICU apart:
- Focus on Quality Care: Enjoy low average patient-to-tech ratios (typically 4:1 or less), allowing you to dedicate real time to each patient’s comfort and clinical needs.
- No Overnight Admitting Chaos: Our hospital maintains its own ICU separate from Emergency. This allows you to focus purely on continuous inpatient care, fostering a restful recovery environment for healing pets rather than managing high-stress emergency intake.
- Supportive On-Call Structure: Our built-in on-call system ensures extra coverage is available when patient acuity rises or a teammate needs to call out sick without guilt. Plus, even when you aren't called in, you still earn on-call pay and accrue PTO simply for being available.
Conveniently located in Colorado Springs, SCVIM is one of the largest veterinary internal medicine and specialty hospitals in the country and a trusted referral destination throughout Southern Colorado. Recently recognized with the Ethos Elite Award for leadership and culture, our hospital is built on collaboration, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to both patient care and team development.
Compensation
Compensation
- $27 - $33/hr. based on experience, licensure, and skillset
Schedule
- Full Time
- Overnight Shifts
- 12 x Hour Shifts
- Combination of scheduled and on-call coverage as needed
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 CE allowance for Veterinary Assistants and Technicians
- VetBloom CE and training platform access
- License reimbursement for credentialed technicians (if applicable)
- Financial support and mentorship toward VTS advancement
Job Description
The Overnight ICU Veterinary Technician provides high-level nursing care and technical support for hospitalized specialty and critical care patients. This role works closely with veterinarians and the ICU team to manage complex cases, perform advanced treatments, monitor critical patients, and ensure continuity of care throughout the night.
As a key member of the ICU team, you will be responsible for triaging incoming hospitalized patients, supporting multiple specialty services within the hospital, and maintaining a high standard of patient monitoring, treatment, and client communication.
Responsibilities
The Overnight ICU Veterinary Technician provides high-level nursing care and technical support for hospitalized specialty and critical care patients. This role works closely with veterinarians and the ICU team to manage complex cases, perform advanced treatments, monitor critical patients, and ensure continuity of care throughout the night.
As a key member of the ICU team, you will be responsible for triaging incoming hospitalized patients, supporting multiple specialty services within the hospital, and maintaining a high standard of patient monitoring, treatment, and client communication.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate nursing care to ICU and hospitalized patients throughout treatment and recovery.
- Triage incoming ICU cases from multiple referral and specialty services.
- Place IV catheters, perform venipuncture, and collect blood samples.
- Administer medications via SQ, IM, and IV routes and manage IV fluid therapy.
- Perform advanced patient monitoring, including vital signs and clinical status changes.
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency and surgical procedures as needed.
- Assist with placement and management of urinary catheters, oxygen support, and feeding tubes.
- Monitor ECGs and other patient monitoring equipment.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures including radiographs and in-house laboratory testing.
- Provide post-operative and critical care support for hospitalized patients.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records and treatment documentation.
- Communicate patient updates clearly with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked ICU environment.
- Support hospital flow by assisting with patient handling, restraint, feeding, and general care.
- Participate in ICU team communication and contribute to ongoing workflow improvements.
Qualifications
- RVT/LVT/CVT required.
- Minimum of 3 years veterinary experience with increasing responsibility.
- Specialty, emergency, or inpatient ICU experience preferred but not required.
- Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, and patient restraint.
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring and critical patient care preferred.
- 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 required; multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
Why Technicians Choose SCVIM
- Work alongside a highly skilled specialty and critical care team.
- Gain hands-on experience with complex internal medicine and oncology cases.
- Develop advanced ICU and inpatient nursing skills in a collaborative environment.
- Be part of an award-winning hospital recognized for leadership and culture.
- Receive mentorship and opportunities for continued professional growth.
- Join a growing specialty hospital with expanding clinical services and caseloads.
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families during critical moments.
About SCVIM
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (SCVIM) is a leading specialty referral hospital serving Colorado Springs and surrounding communities. Our team is dedicated to providing advanced internal medicine, oncology, and critical care services while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Our state-of-the-art facility includes advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities such as ultrasound, video endoscopy, CT imaging, chemotherapy services, and comprehensive inpatient ICU care. We are committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth as a specialty referral center.
Nearby Communities
SCVIM attracts Veterinary Technicians from throughout the Colorado Springs region, including:
Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (SCVIM) is a leading specialty referral hospital serving Colorado Springs and surrounding communities. Our team is dedicated to providing advanced internal medicine, oncology, and critical care services while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Our state-of-the-art facility includes advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities such as ultrasound, video endoscopy, CT imaging, chemotherapy services, and comprehensive inpatient ICU care. We are committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth as a specialty referral center.
Nearby Communities
SCVIM attracts Veterinary Technicians from throughout the Colorado Springs region, including:
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Manitou Springs, CO
- Fountain, CO
- Security-Widefield, CO
- Monument, CO
- Black Forest, CO
- Falcon, CO
- Peyton, CO
- Woodland Park, CO
- Castle Rock, CO
- Pueblo, CO
Considering Relocation?
Join a respected specialty hospital where your skills, experience, and passion for patient care are valued. SCVIM offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists while continuing to grow your technical expertise in a supportive, team-focused environment.
Know Someone Amazing?
If this role isn't the right fit but you know a great Veterinary Technician, send them our way!
Email Craig.Rizzo@ethosvet.com to learn more about current opportunities.
Join a respected specialty hospital where your skills, experience, and passion for patient care are valued. SCVIM offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists while continuing to grow your technical expertise in a supportive, team-focused environment.
Know Someone Amazing?
If this role isn't the right fit but you know a great Veterinary Technician, send them our way!
Email Craig.Rizzo@ethosvet.com to learn more about current opportunities.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Craig at Craig.Rizzo@ethosvet.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
Salary : $27 - $33