ER & Critical Care Veterinary Technician

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s CSU VTH Small Animal Critical Care Services seeks a dedicated nurse for advanced emergency and critical care duties. The role involves triage, stabilization, monitoring, and collaboration with clinicians, students and clients to support high-risk patients.

Responsibilities include teaching veterinary students and staff, leading technical resources, and ensuring efficient unit operations with after-hours support.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with three years of animal care experience.
• Experience in emergency or critical care nursing preferred.
• Ability to work under clinicians and provide high-level patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency and critical care nursing support including triage and stabilization.
• Perform complex monitoring and treatments under clinician direction, including ventilation and CPR.
• Monitor patients, adjust management, and advocate for safety and welfare.
• Collaborate with clinicians, students, and clients for diagnosis and care plans.
• Teach and mentor veterinary students, technicians, and residents; lead technical guidance.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Critical care

CPR

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Catheterization equipment

Ventilation equipment

Dialysis equipment

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Colorado State University’s CSU VTH Small Animal Critical Care Services seeks a dedicated nurse for advanced emergency and critical care duties. The role involves triage, stabilization, monitoring, and collaboration with clinicians, students and clients to support high-risk patients.

Responsibilities include teaching veterinary students and staff, leading technical resources, and ensuring efficient unit operations with after-hours support.