Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Specialty Services

About the role

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys advanced medicine, values thoughtful case management, and wants to be part of a collaborative, privately owned specialty and emergency hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for specialty patients within Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, or Surgery
• Aid with department-specific diagnostics, treatments, procedures, and patient monitoring
• Support advanced case management for medically complex and specialty patients
• Place and maintain IV catheters and other supportive devices as indicated
• Collect and process diagnostic samples accurately and efficiently
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Assist with sedation and anesthesia monitoring as appropriate to department needs
• Support patient comfort, safety, and advocacy throughout treatment and hospitalization
• Communicate clearly with doctors and team members to support high-quality patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Support client education and communication in partnership with the clinical team
• Support a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented work environment

Requirements

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license
• Active registration with DORA
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills
• 3+ years of experience as an RVT, ideally in Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, or specialty medicine
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (AS/BS/BA)
• BLS and/or ALS CPR certification
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Cardiology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, or related specialty (strongly preferred)

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) with 4% match
• Health insurance (100% covered: Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life/AD&D)
• CE stipend + in-hospital CE opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pay OnDemand
• Privatized CO PFML
• Material and uniform stipends
• Team-building events
• Pet insurance through Trupanion
• PTO starting at 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service

Why EVS?

Evolution Veterinary Specialists is a privately owned, AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. We are proud to offer advanced medicine in a collaborative environment that values growth, transparency, compassion, and accountability - without the feel of a corporate hospital.

Our Mission

To provide elevated specialty and emergency veterinary care while fostering a compassionate, collaborative environment that supports pets and the people who care for them.

Our Core Values (BRITE)

• Best Medicine
• Respect
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Empathy

Hiring Decisions

Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and potential.