Overnight ER Veterinary Technician – 4pm–4am

Belrea Institute of Animal Technology; Brighton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

HSA / FSA options

Life and Disability insurance

PTO and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Pet Discount

Professional development support

Tuition assistance programs

Uniform stipend

Job summary

Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) in Brighton/Commerce City, CO seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician for overnight emergency coverage. This role focuses on delivering high‑acuity care, diagnostics, anesthesia support, and patient monitoring in a 24/7 facility.

You will work with veterinarians and support staff to provide compassionate communication with pet owners during stressful situations, while advancing emergency and critical care skills in a fast-paced hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, or emergency care.
• CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTS preferred (pRVT considered)
• Experience in a fast-paced emergency or multi-doctor hospital required
• Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring and patient stability parameters
• Ability to calculate and administer medications, fluids, and CRIs accurately
• Experience with venipuncture, catheter placement, and patient restraint
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical assistance
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Fluent English (spoken and written required)

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments on hospitalized and emergency patients, including medication administration via multiple routes
• Obtain and monitor vital signs including blood pressure, ECG, temperature, and oxygenation
• Manage IV fluid therapy, including CRIs and multi-line setups
• Perform phlebotomy and basic hematology interpretation
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Provide transfusion therapy including blood typing and crossmatching
• Perform CPCR in emergency situations
• Apply bandages, splints, and wound care management
• Manage feeding tubes and hospitalized patient care
• Conduct accurate medical recordkeeping and client communication updates
• Perform patient intake, discharge, and billing support (EzyVet/SmartFlow experience a plus)
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment areas

Skills

Emergency veterinary care

Communication & teamwork

Fluent English

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT preferred

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) in Brighton/Commerce City, CO seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician for overnight emergency coverage. This role focuses on delivering high‑acuity care, diagnostics, anesthesia support, and patient monitoring in a 24/7 facility.

You will work with veterinarians and support staff to provide compassionate communication with pet owners during stressful situations, while advancing emergency and critical care skills in a fast-paced hospital.