Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight

About the role

Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital (SRAES) offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional care when pets need it most. Located in Colorado Springs, SRAES provides 24/7 emergency and critical care services along with advanced specialty care in surgery and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent patient care to every patient
• Triage patients as they come into the ER with appropriate medical decision making and escalation to ER doctor as appropriate
• Obtain and process laboratory samples
• Handle and dispense medications by veterinarian orders
• Perform sedation and anesthesia according to established hospital protocols
• Maintain accurate paperless medical records utilizing Instinct
• Collaborate with all departments across the hospital to ensure that all patients are receiving the best possible patient care
• Attend department and staff meetings
• Contribute to the overall needs, cleanliness and organization of the hospital
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• RVT/LVT/CVT preferred
• Strong understanding of emergency triage and patient assessment
• Proficiency in venipuncture, patient restraint, medication administration, and sample collection
• Experience with radiography and laboratory procedures
• Anesthesia and sedation monitoring experience preferred
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Fully fluent English speaking and reading skills required; multilingual candidates encouraged to apply

About Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital

Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital is a leading emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Colorado Springs and surrounding communities. Our team provides 24/7 emergency and critical care services alongside advanced specialty services in surgery and diagnostic imaging. What makes Southern Rockies unique is our highly collaborative approach to patient care. Emergency doctors and specialists work together as one team, combining their expertise to deliver comprehensive diagnostics and treatment plans for even the most complex cases.