Experienced Veterinary Technician

animalercare; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and LTD insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Balanced work schedule

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Animal ER Care in Colorado Springs, CO, is searching for skilled emergency and critical care technicians with at least 5 years of experience as a veterinary technician. In this role, you will provide compassionate care, perform vital assessments, and assist with medical procedures in a fast-paced emergency environment.

The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time technicians. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in veterinary technology.
• Experience in emergency medicine preferred.
• Ability to lift animals up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Perform physical assessments and communicate with veterinarians.
• Administer injections and place IV catheters.
• Conduct laboratory procedures and acquire radiographs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Physical assessments

Emergency procedures

Critical thinking

Laboratory procedures

Administering injections

Education

Minimum of 5 years as veterinary technician

VTS in Emergency and Critical Care (ideal)

Job description

Overview

Animal ER Care, LLC is an independent, long‑standing emergency practice in the Front Range of Colorado. As a busy VECCS II and AAHA‑accredited emergency hospital, we are seeking experienced emergency and critical care technicians to provide skilled and compassionate care. RVT/CVT/LVT preferred but not required.

Our emergency practice is located within the Veterinary Specialty Center complex, which houses multiple specialty practices. We work collaboratively with neighboring practices to provide well‑rounded care to our patients, including emergency stabilization, continued care through internal medicine, CT and endoscopy, advanced orthopedic care, soft‑tissue surgery, oncology, specialty dentistry, and more.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to all patients and clients.
• Give and receive rounds (updates) effectively, efficiently, and professionally.
• Performs physical assessments of patients and communicates effectively with the veterinarian on duty.
• Perform CPR, including chest compressions.
• Efficiently restrain animals of all sizes safely and evaluate temperament.
• Prioritizes patient treatments appropriately and efficiently.
• Proper administration of SQ, IM, IC, and IV injections.
• Proper placement of IV catheters in multiple locations.
• Central or Jugular catheters and perform continued care of those catheters.
• Nasal cannulas & NG tube placements.
• Arterial catheterization.
• Understands usage, dosage, and side effects of commonly used drugs.
• Medical math: conversion, fluid additives, & CRI.
• Performs emergency procedures efficiently such as control of hemorrhage, CPCR, dyspnea or upper airway obstructions.
• Performs laboratory procedures, fecal analysis, PCV/TP, Chemistry, CBC, Electrolytes, CPL snap, blood typing, coags, crossmatching, urinalysis, ultrasound preparation, cytology & preparation of submissions to outside laboratories.
• Effectively positions patient and acquire radiographs.
• Familiar with commonly seen disease processes and emergencies such as HBC, GDV, DIC, Hemoabdomen, etc.
• Understands the importance of updating the veterinarian on patient status while maintaining composure in stressful situations.
• Admits and starts patient treatments while following doctor orders and upholding hospital policy.
• Keeps accurate and legal medical records within EzyVet in accordance with hospital policy.
• Understands the importance of a clean and safe work environment.
• Maintains positive and supportive relationships with other employees.
• Can properly use all monitoring equipment and understand normal vital values.
• Completes the end of shifts task list thoroughly.
• Proper disinfectant protocols for contagious diseases.
• Can apply critical thinking skills to any given situation.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years as a veterinary technician and/or 3+ years in emergency medicine.
• VTS in Emergency and Critical Care (or realistic goal to obtain VTS) is ideal but not required.

Personal Requirements

• Ability to maintain composure during times of high stress.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in client education.
• Must be able to excel in a team‑oriented environment and work well with all members of the hospital team.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift animals up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, and be able to bend or crouch for restraint of patients.

Physical Effort

Work requires lifting and carrying animals up to 50lbs unassisted. Any animals above 50lbs will require other staff members’ assistance. You must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Some patients may require restraint on the floor and, therefore, must be able to be in a bent position for a long period of time. Must be able to move swiftly during an emergency.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to physical harm such as bites, scratches, and contagious diseases; and will be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, & animals.

Benefits

Animal ER Care offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; company‑paid life and LTD insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid vacation and sick leave; and a balanced work schedule. A $5,000 sign‑on bonus is available for full‑time technicians.

Wage Range

$22–$55 (VTS) per hour DOE, plus a generous overnight shift differential.