Relief Emergency Vet Tech | Flexible 24/7 ICU Care

AAVMP; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and(dis

Mental health support through Lyra Hea

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions

Backup childcare and elder care

FREE CE courses

Pet care discounts and perks

Student loan support tools

Job summary

PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO is seeking a relief Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our 24-hour emergency and critical care team. You will provide high-level nursing care and support anesthesia, surgical procedures, and post-operative care in a brand-new AAHA-accredited facility.

We offer flexible scheduling and a supportive team culture within Thrive Pet Healthcare. This role is ideal for an experienced veterinary assistant who thrives in fast-paced emergencies and values

Qualifications

• 2+ years of emergency veterinary assistant experience.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting.
• Strong clinical observation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Providing advanced nursing care and emergency first aid to injured or critical patients.
• Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post-operative care as needed.
• Monitoring anesthetic and hospitalized patients (ASA I-III; ASA IV-V preferred).
• Obtaining and interpreting BP, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂ readings.
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing in-house diagnostics.
• Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records.
• Maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment and exam areas.
• Collaborating with doctors, technicians, and support teams during high-acuity cases.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Clinical observation

Problem solving

Job description

PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO is seeking a relief Emergency Veterinary Technician to join our 24-hour emergency and critical care team. You will provide high-level nursing care and support anesthesia, surgical procedures, and post-operative care in a brand-new AAHA-accredited facility.

We offer flexible scheduling and a supportive team culture within Thrive Pet Healthcare. This role is ideal for an experienced veterinary assistant who thrives in fast-paced emergencies and values