Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Description Veterinary Technician/Assistant – Emergency Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital Fort Collins, CO Compensation: $18–$24/hour (based on experience) Full-Time, Available Shifts Wednesday - Friday 6:30a - 6:30p Sunday 3p-3a, Monday & Tuesday 6:30p - 6:30a Be Part of a Team That Delivers Critical Care When It Matters Most Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency Hospital is seeking experienced Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to join our fast-paced emergency team. As a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we provide 24/7 emergency and urgent care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets, serving the Fort Collins community and beyond. If you thrive in high-acuity environments and enjoy hands-on patient care, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in emergency medicine. Why You’ll Love This Role Hands-on experience in emergency and critical careWork alongside experienced ER veterinarians and techniciansExposure to advanced diagnostics, surgery, and ICU-level careSupportive, team-oriented environmentClear opportunities for skill growth and career advancement What You’ll Do Support veterinarians in emergency exams, treatments, and proceduresAssist with surgeries, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative careProvide nursing care and first aid to critical and recovering patientsMonitor and interpret patient vitals (BP, ECG, SpO₂, EtCO₂)Collect samples and perform basic in-house diagnosticsOperate radiology and other diagnostic equipmentAdminister medications and treatments as directedAccurately document patient care and medical recordsMaintain clean, organized, and sterile treatment areasCollaborate with teammates to support efficient patient flow What We’re Looking For 2+ years of veterinary experience Emergency experience preferredLVT/RVT/CVT encouraged, but not requiredStrong technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring and patient careAbility to stay calm and organized in a fast-paced ER environmentStrong attention to detail and critical thinking skillsPositive, team-oriented mindset You’ll Thrive Here If You Are Calm and focused under pressurePassionate about emergency medicineA team player who supports and uplifts othersMotivated to continue learning and building your skills Grow Your Career with Thrive Skills Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through: Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare. Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements. About Thrive Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.