Overnight ER Shift Lead — RVT Mentor

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 RACE-approved C

License application and renewal reimb.

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to lead the Emergency Overnight Shift. The role combines technical ER work with leadership duties, mentoring a fast-paced team in a 24/7 emergency setting, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective client communication.

Compensation starts at $25/hour with up to $32/hour based on experience, plus differential pay for shift lead, weekdays, weekends, and nights.

Qualifications

• Fluent English speaking and reading required.
• RVT/LVT/CVT preferred as credential.
• Experience in emergency triage and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent patient care to every patient.
• Triage patients on arrival with ER doctor escalation.
• Obtain history and vital signs.
• Assist DVMs with exams, treatments and procedures.
• Respond to STAT calls and follow care protocols.
• Perform venipuncture, restraint, and medication administration.
• Maintain paperless records using Instinct.
• Communicate cost estimates and discharge patients.
• Collaborate across departments for best care.
• Support hospital operations and teamwork.

Skills

Emergency triage

Patient assessment

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Multitasking

Education

RVT/LVT/CVT preferred

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to lead the Emergency Overnight Shift. The role combines technical ER work with leadership duties, mentoring a fast-paced team in a 24/7 emergency setting, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective client communication.

Compensation starts at $25/hour with up to $32/hour based on experience, plus differential pay for shift lead, weekdays, weekends, and nights.