ER Veterinary Technician

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Job description

Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group About Us:

CVSG is a privately owned specialty and emergency hospital that has provided care to pets in Denver and the surrounding communities for over 14 years. We are doubling the size of the hospital in 2025!

Our specialty departments include Surgery, Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation, Reproductive Medicine, and Radiology with Oncology and Dentistry to be added next year. We are looking for a talented ER Technician to join us and collaborate with our close-knit and dedicated crew!

We are looking for: Registered Veterinary Technician- Day Shift, Overnight Shift ($3/hr. Shift Differential for Overnight Shifts)

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
Write clear and thorough medical records
Communicate with clients (particularly in regard to patient updates)
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
Partner with departments regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
CPCR

Who you are:
A Colorado State Registered Veterinary Technician license holder
Have 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

Benefits for full-time employees include:
Health Care paid at 75% of the individual plan.
Optional available dental/vision/disability plans and health savings accounts
Employer paid life insurance policy
Employee Assistance Program
50% personal pet care discount as outlined in the employee manual
$250 Uniform allowance
License reimbursement where applicable
Annual allowance for continuing education for licensed technicians
Paid time off (accrued per hours worked; approximately two weeks for first year of employment)
You will be eligible for a 401(k) with up to a 4% match at one year of employment

To apply, complete the Indeed application process or email .

Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group, 401 E. County Line Rd, Littleton, CO 80122, phone ,

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Uniform allowance
Schedule:
12 hour shift
3x12
4x10
Evening shift
Overnight shift

Application Question(s):
Are you applying for an overnight shift (8pm-7am, 3-12 hour shifts), swing shift (4pm-2am, 4-10 hour shifts)?

Experience:
emergency veterinary medical: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
Colorado State Veterinary Technician's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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