Registered Veterinary Technician - ICU/Critical Care

VCA Animal Hospitals; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Pet discounts

Continuing education

Head Space access

Disability insurance

Job summary

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is seeking a registered veterinary technician to join the ICU team in Denver, CO. This full-time role offers a pay range of $24.00–$28.00 per hour and a 3x12 shift schedule.

Responsibilities include technical duties, client communication, and patient care within the ICU. We welcome credentialed technicians or new grads and provide ongoing education and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• CVT, RVT or LVT preferred; new grads welcome.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to work in ICU.
• Ability to work full-time rotating 3x12 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties and patient care per DVM orders.
• Monitor anesthesia and provide patient assessments.
• Support doctors, communicate with clients, document thoroughly.

Skills

Clinical skills

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Job description

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is seeking a registered veterinary technician to join our team in the ICU.

Location: Denver, CO.

Pay: $24.00-28.00/hr.

Full-time, 3x12's shifts a week

Application Deadline: 11/30/2026

Our technicians are responsible for the technical duties, client communication and patient care related to their role and department.

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital has an exciting history (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Vets). We were established in 1971, became a 24 hour hospital in 1974, and we aren’t slowing down. We take pride in providing outstanding, innovative patient care. We are so proud of the hospital and team we work with and we want you to join us.

Benefits of working with our highly skilled team:

• Hands-on learning, didactic training, and collaboration on case management and treatment to provide the highest quality patient care.
• Utilization of advanced technology; mechanical ventilation, high flow, multi-modal monitoring equipment.
• Autonomy to perform advanced technical skills: arterial catheterization, urinary catheter placement, central line placement, etc.

Responsibilities:

• All tasks related to providing patient care based on DVM orders.
• Think analytically through disease process and patient needs.
• Inspire and teach students and new associates.
• Ensure documentation is appropriate, thorough, and complete.

Qualifications:

• Experienced, credentialed technicians are preferred, but we are happy to train new grads

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com