Overnight Emergency Vet Technician (RVT)

Ethos Veterinary Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE Allowance

Uniform Allowance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Pet Discount

401k

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Access to VetBloom for CE

License reimbursement

Job summary

Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Colorado Springs is seeking an ER Overnight RVT/LVT/CVT to triage and treat emergency cases. You will assist doctors with exams, procedures, and life-saving care during night shifts, while maintaining records and collaborating with the team.

The role requires strong communication, English fluency, and experience with venipuncture, anesthesia, radiography, and lab work.

Qualifications

• RVT/LVT/CVT preferred.
• Emergency triage and patient assessment experience required.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, restraint, medication administration, and sample collection.
• Experience with radiography and laboratory procedures.
• Anesthesia and sedation monitoring experience preferred.
• Fluent English speaking and reading required.
• Strong communication and client service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Responsibilities

• Triage ER patients and provide lifesaving care as directed by ER doctor.
• Gather history, vitals, and relay updates to physicians.
• Assist DVMs with exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Respond to STAT calls and follow care protocols.
• Restrain patients, perform venipuncture, SQ fluids, radiographs, meds.
• Perform sedation and anesthesia per hospital protocols.
• Maintain paperless medical records with Instinct.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

RVT/LVT/CVT

Emergency triage

Venipuncture

Patient restraint

Radiography

Communication skills

Fluent English

Tools

Instinct

Radiography equipment

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Colorado Springs is seeking an ER Overnight RVT/LVT/CVT to triage and treat emergency cases. You will assist doctors with exams, procedures, and life-saving care during night shifts, while maintaining records and collaborating with the team.

The role requires strong communication, English fluency, and experience with venipuncture, anesthesia, radiography, and lab work.