Emergency Vet Tech – Per Diem, 24/7 ER

Ethos Veterinary Health; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 45,460; Part time

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician for per diem emergency coverage in the Brighton/Commerce City, CO area. The role focuses on providing critical care in a fast-paced, 24/7 emergency setting, supporting veterinarians and the care team with diagnostics, anesthesia support, and patient monitoring.

The position requires a minimum of 2 years in emergency/critical care, CVT/LVT/RVT preferred, and strong communication with pet owners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, or emergency care.
• CVT/LVT/RVT or VTS preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced emergency hospital.
• Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring and patient stability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments on hospitalized and emergency patients, including medication administration.
• Obtain and monitor vital signs such as blood pressure, ECG, temperature, and oxygenation.
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic hematology interpretation.
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters.
• Provide transfusion therapy including blood typing and crossmatching.
• Maintain accurate medical records and client communication updates.

Skills

CVT/LVT/RVT

Emergency care

English fluency

Teamwork

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician for per diem emergency coverage in the Brighton/Commerce City, CO area. The role focuses on providing critical care in a fast-paced, 24/7 emergency setting, supporting veterinarians and the care team with diagnostics, anesthesia support, and patient monitoring.

The position requires a minimum of 2 years in emergency/critical care, CVT/LVT/RVT preferred, and strong communication with pet owners.