Veterinary Technician, Emergency Per Diem

Ethos Veterinary Health; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 71,635,200 - 97,423,872; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Parker, CO is seeking a Veterinary Technician for Emergency & Critical Care per diem. The ER/ECC Technician triages patients, provides immediate life-saving care under the direction of the ER doctor, and collaborates with float technicians to perform diagnostics and treatments.

Requirements include at least one year of veterinary technician experience, Colorado registration or eligibility, fluent English, and the ability to work per diem.

Qualifications

• One year of veterinary technician experience (required).
• Registered Veterinary Technician in Colorado or eligible upon hire.
• Fluent English (speaking and reading).

Responsibilities

• Triage patients in the ER according to triage levels.
• Provide life-saving care under the ER doctor’s direction.
• Perform diagnostics, assist with treatment plans, and hospitalize patients as needed.
• Communicate updates, financials, and plans to owners.

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (Colorado)

Tools

EzyVet

Smartflow

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Emergency & Critical Care Per Diem

CVT/RVT/LVT | Parker, CO

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) is a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with multiple specialties. We seek motivated, positive, and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff are essential to the care we provide to pets and clients in the community. We offer competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with a management team dedicated to empathetic leadership.

• Compensation: Credentialed Veterinary Technicians — $25-$34 hourly

• Schedule: Per Diem

Job Description

The ER/ECC Technician’s primary responsibility is to triage patients as they present to the Emergency Room according to triage levels. Assess pets and provide immediate life-saving care under the direction of the ER doctor as required for critical patients. Provide history, vitals, and concerns to doctors to assist in timely and appropriate management of emergency patients. Work with float technicians and assistants to perform diagnostics, execute treatment plans, and/or hospitalize the patient. Communicate medical updates, financial, and treatment plans to owners.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care to every patient
• Triage patients as they come into the ER with appropriate medical decision making and escalation to the ER doctor as appropriate
• Obtain history and vital signs of the pet
• Assist DVMs with exams, treatments, and procedures
• Immediately respond to STAT calls and follow appropriate patient care protocols
• Perform standard technician duties including patient restraint, venipuncture, SQ fluids, radiographs, medication administration as ordered by a Veterinarian, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications by veterinarian orders
• Perform sedation and anesthesia according to established hospital protocols (induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery)
• Maintain accurate paperless medical records utilizing EzyVet and Smartflow
• Demonstrate working knowledge of financial and charging practices including creating estimates and discussing with owners, collecting payment and discharging patients
• Collaborate with all departments across the hospital to ensure optimal patient care
• Demonstrate compassion and care in all interactions
• Attend department and staff meetings
• Contribute to the overall needs, cleanliness, and organization of the hospital
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of veterinary technician experience (required)
• Registered Veterinary Technician in Colorado, or ability to become registered upon hire
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading); fluency in multiple languages a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of veterinary technician experience in a specialty hospital, preferably in an ER
• Ability to multitask and anticipate department needs
• Excellent communication
• Experience with medical record and whiteboard programs in a veterinary setting

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law. Employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need.