Veterinary Technician, Emergency ICU Overnight

Welcome to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)! We are a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with 7 different Specialties. The AESC Team is growing, and we are seeking motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff is essential and important to us, just as the care they provide to the pets and clients in our community. We are offering competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with an empathic and positive Management team.

Pay

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $27-$34 hourly
$3000 sign-on bonus
+$3/hr overnight differential after 6pm

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education (CE):
  • Annual CE hours
  • CE allowance for training and certifications
• Uniform Allowance
• Shift Differential Pay
• Generous paid time off:
  • Sick Days
  • Vacation Days
  • Bereavement Leave
• Holiday Premium Pay
• On-Call Incentives
• License Reimbursement
• Referral Program

Schedule

Full Time
Days: To be determined
9:00pm – 7:00am

About the role

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Technician’s primary responsibility is to provide advanced care for the hospitalized patients that are deemed critical and stable according to the veterinarian’s evaluation and AESC’s defined levels of hospitalization. This individual will assess patients and facilitate treatments under the direction of the supervising veterinarian. They will have excellent communication with the supervising veterinarian and address concerns with the patients as they arise. The ICU Technician is expected to work with all doctors, technicians, and assistants to perform diagnostics and execute treatment plans for the hospitalized patient.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent and advanced patient care to every hospitalized patient.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments and procedures that need to be done.
• Perform standard technician duties including patient restraint, venipuncture, SQ Fluids, radiographs, medication administration as ordered by a veterinarian, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications by veterinarian orders.
• Collaborate with all departments across the hospital to ensure that all patients receive the best possible patient care.
• Immediately respond to and assist with STAT calls and follow the appropriate patient care protocols.
• Maintain accurate paperless medical records utilizing EzyVet and Smartflow.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of medical and financial practices, including creating estimates and discussing with the owners, collecting payment, and discharging patients.
• Demonstrate compassion and care in all interactions.
• Attend department and staff meetings.
• Perform sedation and anesthesia according to established hospital protocols (induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery).
• Contribute to the overall needs, cleanliness, and organization of the hospital.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of veterinary technician experience is required.
• Registered Veterinary Technician in Colorado, or the ability to become registered upon hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience in an Emergency or Specialty Hospital.
• Ability to multitask and anticipate the department's needs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience using Medical Record and Whiteboard programs in a veterinary setting.

Why Choose AESC?

• Work alongside a compassionate, dedicated team of veterinary professionals.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Make a direct impact on the lives of pets and their families during critical times.
• Receive continuous training and growth opportunities—we’re passionate about teaching!
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

About AESC

Founded in 2001 to meet the growing need for after-hours veterinary care in the Parker, Franktown, and Elizabeth communities, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) has evolved from a small emergency hospital into a leading 24/7 emergency and specialty referral center. What began in a facility of less than 1,000 square feet has expanded into a state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot hospital offering advanced emergency, critical care, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology services. Following a major renovation completed in 2021, AESC features cutting-edge technology, including a 23X MRI, 16-slice CT scanner, mobile fluoroscopy, multiple surgical suites, and a dedicated rehabilitation center with underwater treadmills. Supported by a collaborative team of board-certified specialists and experienced veterinary professionals, AESC remains committed to delivering exceptional patient care while continuing to grow and advance specialty medicine for pets throughout the region.

Nearby Communities

AESC attracts Veterinary Technicians and Clinical Professionals from throughout the South Denver metro area and surrounding communities, including: Parker, CO; Aurora, CO; Centennial, CO; Castle Rock, CO; Elizabeth, CO; Franktown, CO; Lone Tree, CO; Highlands Ranch, CO; Englewood, CO; Greenwood Village, CO; Littleton, CO; Denver, CO; Castle Pines, CO; Foxfield, CO; Commerce City, CO; Bennett, CO.

If this role isn't the right fit but you know a great Veterinary Leader, send them our way! You could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they're hired.

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. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.