Emergency Vet Tech - Growth, CE & 24/7 Care

ethosveterinaryhealth; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

HSA / FSA options

Life and Disability insurance

PTO and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Pet Discount

Professional development and CE

Tuition assistance programs

Uniform stipend

Job summary

Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast), part of Ethos Veterinary Health, seeks Registered Veterinary Technician in a fast-paced 24/7 ER. You’ll provide urgent diagnostics, anesthesia support, and ongoing patient monitoring alongside veterinarians and staff.

You will work in a high-acuity environment with a strong emphasis on compassionate communication with clients and teamwork to keep pets stable and families informed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, or emergency care.
• CVT/LVT/RVT or VTS preferred (ppRVT considered)
• Experience in a fast-paced emergency or multi-doctor hospital
• Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring and patient stability
• Ability to calculate and administer medications, fluids, and CRIs accurately
• Experience with venipuncture, catheter placement, and patient restraint
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical assistance
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments on hospitalized and emergency patients, including medication administration via multiple routes
• Obtain and monitor vital signs including blood pressure, ECG, temperature, and oxygenation
• Manage IV fluid therapy, including CRIs and multi-line setups
• Perform phlebotomy and basic hematology interpretation
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Provide transfusion therapy including blood typing and crossmatching
• Perform CPCR in emergency situations
• Apply bandages, splints, and wound care management
• Manage feeding tubes and hospitalized patient care
• Conduct accurate medical recordkeeping and client communication updates
• Perform patient intake, discharge, and billing support (EzyVet/SmartFlow experience a plus)
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment areas

Skills

Emergency care

Anesthesia monitoring

Phlebotomy

IV catheters

Vital signs

Medication administration

Venipuncture

Aseptic technique

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT

VTS preferred

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast), part of Ethos Veterinary Health, seeks Registered Veterinary Technician in a fast-paced 24/7 ER. You’ll provide urgent diagnostics, anesthesia support, and ongoing patient monitoring alongside veterinarians and staff.

You will work in a high-acuity environment with a strong emphasis on compassionate communication with clients and teamwork to keep pets stable and families informed.