Veterinary Technician, Overnights

About the role

At Dogs and Cats Emergency Specialists (DCES), you'll be part of a dynamic team committed to providing exceptional veterinary care. Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

- Nursing care and critical thinking skills - Efficiently working in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment - Calculating doses and administering intravenous drugs and fluids - Monitoring patients under anesthesia - Obtaining and analyzing laboratory samples - Interpreting animal behavior - Catheter placement - Stamina to handle active animals

Requirements

- At least one year of experience as a Veterinary Technician - Strong desire to learn and grow - Ability to work independently - Proficiency in various veterinary procedures

Qualifications

- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills - Ability to work weekends, holidays, and on-call - Shares the hospital’s mission, vision, and values

Skills

- Telepathic skills (a plus!) - Stamina comparable to an athlete - Strong time management and task prioritization

Benefits

- Tuition reimbursement - CE allowance - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Paid time off and wellness time off - Employee wellness program - Life insurance - 401(k) matching - Employee assistance program - Employee discount

Pay

Compensation is based on experience and skill level, ranging from $23.00 to $29.00 per hour.

Schedule

- 3/ 12-hour shifts per week - Overnights - Weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed

Additional Information

- Shares the hospital’s commitment to its mission, vision, and values - Professional Growth and Skill Enhancement Program - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off - Paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave for Colorado-based employees - Equal opportunity employer