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Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency Per Diem

Ethos Veterinary Health · Commerce City, CO · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$30–$33/hrContract

Job Description

ER Registered Veterinary Technicians play a critical role in delivering emergency and intensive patient care in a high-volume veterinary setting. You will work closely with veterinarians and support staff to provide urgent diagnostics, treatment, anesthesia support, and ongoing patient monitoring, while also ensuring compassionate communication with pet owners during stressful situations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform treatments on hospitalized and emergency patients, including medication administration via multiple routes
  • Obtain and monitor vital signs including blood pressure, ECG, temperature, and oxygenation
  • Manage IV fluid therapy, including CRIs and multi-line setups
  • Perform phlebotomy and basic hematology interpretation
  • Place and maintain intravenous catheters
  • Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Provide transfusion therapy including blood typing and crossmatching
  • Perform CPCR in emergency situations
  • Apply bandages, splints, and wound care management
  • Manage feeding tubes and hospitalized patient care
  • Conduct accurate medical recordkeeping and client communication updates
  • Perform patient intake, discharge, and billing support (EzyVet/SmartFlow experience a plus)

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, or emergency care
  • CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTS preferred (pRVT considered)
  • Experience in a fast-paced emergency or multi-doctor hospital required
  • Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring and patient stability parameters
  • Able to calculate and administer medications, fluids, and CRIs accurately
  • Experience with venipuncture, catheter placement, and patient restraint
  • Knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical assistance
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Able to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations
  • Fluent English (spoken and written required)

About AUC North East

Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) is a newly established 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital located in the Brighton/Commerce City area, serving the greater Denver metro region. The facility is designed to expand access to high-quality, affordable emergency care while maintaining a strong focus on compassion, efficiency, and medical excellence.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day.

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.

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