Registered Veterinary Technician, Overnight Emergency and ICU

Job Description

As an Overnight Veterinary Technician in our Emergency/ICU department, you will play a crucial role in the care and treatment of critically ill and emergency patients. Under the supervision of specialists, emergency doctors, and department leads, you will provide essential triage, nursing, and monitoring, ensuring our patients receive the highest quality care throughout their stay.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Triage and manage emergency calls and walk-ins, conduct patient assessments, and provide comprehensive nursing care.
• Medical Procedures: Perform venipuncture, place catheters, and execute emergency procedures such as airway management and oxygen administration.
• Laboratory Work: Process and evaluate lab specimens, run CBCs, coagulation tests, and handle urinalysis.
• Client Communication: Engage with pet owners, provide discharge instructions, and support clients with empathetic communication.
• General Duties: Maintain and stock ICU supplies, ensure a clean and organized work environment, and handle reception tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be CVT, LVT, RVT, or PVT certified in Colorado.
• Experience: Two years in emergency/critical care preferred.
• Skills: Strong technical and communication skills, ability to work independently, strong technical skills in veterinary procedures, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• On-Call Requirement: One shift every 4 weeks after training completion.
• Freshman English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

About CASE

COLORADO ANIMAL SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY (CASE) is one of the largest and most advanced specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the Rocky Mountain region. Our team provides comprehensive emergency and specialty care, utilizing advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities to support pets and their families throughout COLORADO. Through collaboration, innovation, and compassionate service, CASE is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the human-animal bond.

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. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

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.