Veterinary Technician, Overnight ICU

Ethos Veterinary Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Accrued paid time off

Annual CE allowance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Colorado Springs is seeking a Veterinary Technician for the Overnight ICU. You will provide high-level nursing care to critical patients and work closely with veterinarians to manage complex cases.

Ideal candidates should have strong technical skills and a minimum of 3 years of experience. The position offers full-time overnight shifts with benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and CE allowances.

Qualifications

• RVT/LVT/CVT preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years veterinary experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture and catheter placement.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to ICU and hospitalized patients.
• Triage incoming ICU cases from multiple services.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy.

Skills

Technical skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

RVT/LVT/CVT preferred

3 years veterinary experience

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Overnight ICU

RVT/LVT/CVT Preferred | $23 - $30/hr. | Colorado Springs, CO

If you're a Veterinary Technician looking to advance your inpatient, emergency, and critical care skills in a fast‑paced specialty environment, Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (SCVIM) offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care around the clock.

Conveniently located in Colorado Springs, SCVIM is one of the largest veterinary internal medicine and specialty hospitals in the country and a trusted referral destination throughout Southern Colorado. Recently recognized with the Ethos Elite Award for leadership and culture, our hospital is built on collaboration, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to both patient care and team development.

As our hospital continues to grow with increasing caseloads and the addition of new specialty doctors, we are actively expanding our ICU team to support a higher level of inpatient care and operational excellence during overnight hours.

Compensation

• $23 - $30/hr. based on experience, licensure, and skillset

Schedule

• Full Time
  • Overnight Shifts
  • 12 x Hour Shifts
• Combination of scheduled and on‑call coverage as needed

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 Overnight ICU Veterinary Technician provides high‑level nursing care and technical support for hospitalized specialty and critical care patients. This role works closely with veterinarians and the ICU team to manage complex cases, perform advanced treatments, monitor critical patients, and ensure continuity of care throughout the night.

As a key member of the ICU team, you will be responsible for triaging incoming hospitalized patients, supporting multiple specialty services within the hospital, and maintaining a high standard of patient monitoring, treatment, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to ICU and hospitalized patients throughout treatment and recovery.
• Triage incoming ICU cases from multiple referral and specialty services.
• Place IV catheters, perform venipuncture, and collect blood samples.
• Administer medications via SQ, IM, and IV routes and manage IV fluid therapy.
• Perform advanced patient monitoring, including vital signs and clinical status changes.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency and surgical procedures as needed.
• Assist with placement and management of urinary catheters, oxygen support, and feeding tubes.
• Monitor ECGs and other patient monitoring equipment.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures including radiographs and in‑house laboratory testing.
• Provide post‑operative and critical care support for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and treatment documentation.
• Communicate patient updates clearly with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well‑stocked ICU environment.
• Support hospital flow by assisting with patient handling, restraint, feeding, and general care.
• Participate in ICU team communication and contribute to ongoing workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• RVT/LVT/CVT preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years veterinary experience with increasing responsibility.
• Specialty, emergency, or inpatient ICU 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.

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.