Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine & Oncology

Ethos Veterinary Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

EAP

Accrued paid time off

Uniform stipend

Annual CE allowance

VetBloom CE access

Credential reimbursement

Mentorship toward VTS advancement

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Veterinary Technician for Internal Medicine & Oncology. RVT/LVT/CVT preferred; 3+ years clinical experience. The role includes nursing care, diagnostics, chemotherapy support, and close collaboration with surgeons and clinicians.

The position is full-time, on-site with a 4x10 schedule, and offers benefits, a strong mentorship culture, and opportunities for VTS advancement within a growing specialty hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years veterinary experience with increasing responsibility.
• RVT/LVT/CVT preferred but not required.
• Fluent English reading and speaking; multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care, ensuring patients are clean, comfortable, and stress-free.
• Monitor hospitalized and outpatient patients, reporting changes to the attending veterinarian.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate updates to referral veterinarians.
• Follow isolation and biosecurity protocols for contagious patients.
• Safely restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Administer medications and chemotherapy while adhering to safety protocols.
• Assist with advanced procedures and in-house diagnostic tasks.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with sedation for procedures.
• Admit and discharge patients and provide client education and estimates.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Medication administration

Patient restraint

Anesthesia monitoring

Critical patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

RVT/LVT/CVT (preferred)

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine & Oncology

RVT/LVT/CVT Preferred | $23 - $29/hr. | Colorado Springs, CO

Compensation

$23 - $29/hr. based on experience, licensure, and skillset.

Schedule

Full Time: 4x10 hour shifts, occasional holidays or weekends required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Accrued paid time off
• Uniform stipend
• Annual CE allowance for Veterinary Assistants and Technicians
• VetBloom CE and training platform access
• License reimbursement for credentialed technicians (if applicable)
• Financial support and mentorship toward VTS advancement

Job Description

The purpose of this Veterinary Technician position is to ensure exceptional patient care while supporting the Internal Medicine and Oncology services through advanced technical, nursing, and administrative responsibilities. The Veterinary Technician performs comprehensive patient assessments, administers treatments, assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and provides compassionate care to patients throughout their treatment journey. This role works closely with veterinarians, fellow technicians, and hospital staff to ensure the highest standard of medical care while delivering outstanding client communication and service. The Veterinary Technician also helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment that promotes patient comfort and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care, ensuring patients remain clean, comfortable, and stress-free.
• Monitor hospitalized and outpatient patients, reporting changes in condition to the attending veterinarian.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates to referral veterinarians.
• Follow isolation and biosecurity protocols for contagious patients.
• Safely restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Administer medications and chemotherapy while adhering to all safety protocols.
• Assist with patient treatments, including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, urinary catheterization, oxygen therapy, and feeding tube placement.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Prepare for and assist with advanced Internal Medicine procedures, including endoscopy, CT imaging, and other diagnostics.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing, prepare samples for outside laboratories, and process prescriptions and refills.
• Admit and discharge patients, provide client education, and prepare financial estimates.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas, stocked medical supplies, and hospital linens.
• Walk, feed, clean, and monitor hospitalized patients as needed.
• Support teammates and other departments while contributing to an efficient, collaborative work environment.

Additional Duties

• Assist with inventory counts and supply management.
• Troubleshoot and maintain medical equipment.
• Assist with training and mentoring veterinary assistants and new team members.
• Complete downtime projects, including organizing, cleaning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend required staff meetings and continuing education opportunities.
• Support both Internal Medicine and Oncology services as patient caseloads require.

Qualifications

• RVT/LVT/CVT preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years veterinary experience with increasing responsibility.
• Internal Medicine, Oncology, or specialty experience preferred but not required.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, and patient restraint.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and critical patient care preferred.
• Knowledge of fluid therapy, radiology safety, and basic emergency protocols.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required; multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Why Technicians Choose SCVIM

• Work alongside a highly skilled specialty and critical care team.
• Gain hands-on experience with complex internal medicine and oncology cases.
• Develop advanced ICU and inpatient nursing skills in a collaborative environment.
• Be part of an award-winning hospital recognized for leadership and culture.
• Receive mentorship and opportunities for continued professional growth.
• Join a growing specialty hospital with expanding clinical services and caseloads.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families during critical moments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.