Overnight ER Veterinary Technician - Sign-On Bonus

PetVet Care Centers; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support — Calm app

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle — relief fund

Local hospital culture backed by NCC

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Englewood, CO is seeking an Overnight ER Veterinary Technician to provide high-quality patient care and exceptional service to clients and pets. The role covers triage, diagnostics, nursing care, and medical record maintenance within a collaborative, supportive team.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, a structured schedule with overnight shifts, and opportunities to grow within a national

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Emergency / Specialty veterinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

Education

Credentialed RVT

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Englewood, CO is seeking an Overnight ER Veterinary Technician to provide high-quality patient care and exceptional service to clients and pets. The role covers triage, diagnostics, nursing care, and medical record maintenance within a collaborative, supportive team.

The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience, a structured schedule with overnight shifts, and opportunities to grow within a national