ER & Critical Care Vet Tech — Per Diem

Ethos Discovery; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Supportive management team

Empathetic work environment

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) in Parker, CO is seeking a Veterinary Technician for ER & ECC per diem coverage. The role focuses on triage, lifesaving care, client communication and coordination with the ER team to manage critical patients.

Requirements include at least one year of veterinary technician experience, Colorado RVT license or eligibility, a high school diploma, and fluent English. AESC offers competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and a supportive management team.

Qualifications

• At least ONE YEAR of veterinary technician experience is REQUIRED to be considered for this role!
• Registered Veterinary Technician, in Colorado, or the ability to become registered upon hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading); multilingual abilities a plus!

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent patient care to every patient.
• Triage patients as they come into the ER with appropriate medical decision making and escalation to ER doctor as appropriate.
• Obtaining history and vital signs of the pet.
• Assist DVMs with exams, treatments and procedures.
• Immediately respond to STAT calls and follow the appropriate patient care protocols.
• Perform standard technician duties including patient restraint, venipuncture, SQ Fluids, radiographs, medication administration as ordered by a Veterinarian, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications by veterinarian orders.
• Perform sedation and anesthesia according to hospital protocols (induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery).
• Maintain accurate paperless medical records utilizing EzyVet and Smartflow.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of financial and charging practices including creating estimates and discussing with the owners, collecting payment and discharging patients.
• Collaborate with all departments across the hospital to ensure that all patients are receiving the best possible patient care.
• Demonstrate compassion and care in all interactions.
• Attend department and staff meetings.
• Contribute to the overall needs, cleanliness and organization of the hospital.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (CO)

High school diploma

Tools

Medical record software

Whiteboard software

Job description

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) in Parker, CO is seeking a Veterinary Technician for ER & ECC per diem coverage. The role focuses on triage, lifesaving care, client communication and coordination with the ER team to manage critical patients.

Requirements include at least one year of veterinary technician experience, Colorado RVT license or eligibility, a high school diploma, and fluent English. AESC offers competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and a supportive management team.