Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – ER/ICU (Overnights)

Evolution Veterinary Specialists, Inc.; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 47,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Health insurance

100% covered: Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life/AD&D

CE stipend + in-hospital CE opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance through Trupanion

PTO starting at 80 hours per year

Job summary

Evolution Veterinary Specialists, Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their Emergency & Critical Care team during overnight shifts in Lakewood, Colorado. The ideal candidate will provide nursing care for ER and ICU patients, assist in stabilizing emergency cases, and monitor critically ill patients. Applicants must possess a current RVT license and strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with a match, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as an RVT, ideally in ER, ICU, or specialty medicine.
• Active registration with DORA.
• BLS and/or ALS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assist in stabilizing emergency patients.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized ER and ICU patients.
• Monitor and manage critically ill patients.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately.
• Communicate clearly with doctors and team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patient care skills

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Education

Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (AS/BS/BA)

Job description

Hourly Pay Rate: $24.00–$34.50/hour + overnight differential (based on experience, technical skill level, and hospital leveling)

Schedule: Full-time and Part-time available

Location: Lakewood, Colorado

About The Role

Evolution Veterinary Specialists (EVS) is hiring an experienced and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their Emergency & Critical Care (ER/ICU) team on overnights. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in fast‑paced medicine, enjoys working through complex cases, and wants to be part of a collaborative, privately owned specialty and emergency hospital.

Our overnight team plays a critical role in patient stabilization, ongoing ICU care, emergency treatment, and supporting some of our hospital’s most complex and critical cases. If you love high‑level medicine, strong teamwork, and a hospital culture that values both excellent patient care and the people providing it, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assist in stabilizing emergency patients
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized ER and ICU patients
• Monitor and manage critically ill patients, including ongoing treatments and assessments
• Place and maintain IV catheters, urinary catheters, feeding tubes, and other supportive devices as indicated
• Assist with emergency and critical care procedures, including:
  • Oxygen therapy (including high‑flow oxygen support)
  • Thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis
  • Wound/laceration management
  • Sedation support
  • Blood product administration
  • Sample collection and diagnostics
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and efficiently
• Monitor anesthesia and sedation for emergency procedures as needed
• Communicate clearly with doctors and team members to support high‑quality patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Support a collaborative, respectful, and team‑oriented work environment

Schedule

• Overnight shift
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities available
• Typical schedules may include:
  • 3 x 12‑hour shifts
• Weekend and holiday may apply

Compensation

• $24.00–$34.50/hour
• Overnight differential applies for the hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Compensation is based on experience, technical skill level, and hospital leveling criteria

Requirements

Required:

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license
• Active registration with DORA
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced emergency and critical care setting
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills

Preferred:

• 1+ year of experience as an RVT, ideally in ER, ICU, or specialty medicine
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (AS/BS/BA)
• BLS and/or ALS CPR certification

Why EVS?

Evolution Veterinary Specialists is a privately owned, AAHA‑accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. We are proud to offer advanced medicine in a collaborative environment that values growth, transparency, compassion, and accountability—without the feel of a corporate hospital.

Our 26,000 sq ft hospital includes:

• A 2,500 sq ft ICU with Snyder oxygen units and high‑flow oxygen therapy
• A newly expanded four‑suite surgery center
• An on‑site blood bank
• Specialty procedure suites for endoscopy
• Advanced imaging including CT, echocardiography, fluoroscopy

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) with 4% match
• Health insurance
• 100% covered: Dental, Vision, Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, Life/AD&D
• CE stipend + in‑hospital CE opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pay OnDemand
• Privatized CO PFML
• Material and uniform stipends
• Team‑building events
• Pet insurance through Trupanion
• PTO starting at 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This is an active, hands‑on role in a fast‑paced clinical setting.
• Team members must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Kneel, crouch, bend, and stoop regularly.
• Work around biological hazards and cleaning agents.
• Operate medical and office equipment.
• Communicate effectively in a busy and sometimes noisy hospital environment.

Our Mission

To provide elevated specialty and emergency veterinary care while fostering a compassionate, collaborative environment that supports pets and the people who care for them.

Our Core Values (BRITE)

• Best Medicine
• Respect
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Empathy

Evolution Veterinary Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and potential.