Registered Veterinary Technician - ICU/Critical Care

About the role

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is seeking a registered veterinary technician to join our team in the ICU. Our technicians are responsible for the technical duties, client communication and patient care related to their role and department.

About the hospital

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital has an exciting history (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Vets). We were established in 1971, became a 24 hour hospital in 1974, and we aren't slowing down. We take pride in providing outstanding, innovative patient care.

Responsibilities

• All tasks related to providing patient care based on DVM orders
• Think analytically through disease process and patient needs
• Inspire and teach students and new associates
• Ensure documentation is appropriate, thorough, and complete

Skills you will utilize

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Qualifications

Experienced, credentialed technicians are preferred, but we are happy to train new grads.

Benefits

• Hands-on learning, didactic training, and collaboration on case management and treatment to provide the highest quality patient care
• Utilization of advanced technology; mechanical ventilation, high flow, multi-modal monitoring equipment
• Autonomy to perform advanced technical skills: arterial catheterization, urinary catheter placement, central line placement, etc.
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

Location: Denver, CO. Pay: $24.00-28.00/hr. Full-time, 3x12's shifts a week. Application Deadline: 11/30/2026.