Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight
RVT/LVT/CVT | $25- $32/hr. | +$4/hr. weekend night differential
+$3/hr. weeknight differential | Colorado Springs, CO
If you're a Veterinary Technician looking to utilize your emergency triage, patient care, and client communication skills in a fast-paced specialty and emergency setting, Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital (SRAES) offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional care when pets need it most.
Conveniently located in Colorado Springs, Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital provides 24/7 emergency and critical care services along with advanced specialty care in surgery and diagnostic imaging. Our multidisciplinary approach allows specialists and emergency clinicians to work together seamlessly, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, high-quality care from presentation through discharge.
Compensation
$25 - $32/hr . based on experience, credentials, and skillset
+$3/hr. weeknight differential
+$4/hr. weekend night differential
Benefits:
CE Allowance
Uniform Allowance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Pet Discount
401k
Medical/Dental/Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
HSA/FSA
Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training
License application and renewal reimbursement for CVTs.
Schedule
Full Time Sunday ,Tuesday, Wednesday: 7pm -7am
Job Description
As an ER/ICU Technician , your primary responsibility is to triage patients as they present to the Emergency Room according to triage levels. Assess pets and provide immediate lifesaving care under the direction of the ER doctor as required for critical patients. Provides history, vitals, and concerns to doctors to assist in the timely and appropriate management of emergency patients. Works well with other technical staff and assistants to perform diagnostics, execute treatment plan and/or hospitalize the patient. Communicates medical updates, financials, and treatment plans to owners.
Responsibilities
Provides excellent patient care to every patient
Triage patients as they come into the ER with appropriate medical decision making and escalation to ER doctor as appropriate.
Obtaining history and vital signs of the pet
Assist DVM’s with exams, treatments and procedures
Immediately respond to STAT calls and follow the appropriate patient care protocols
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
Perform sedation and anesthesia according to established hospital protocols (induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery).
Maintain accurate paperless medical records utilizing Instinct
Demonstrate working knowledge of financial and charging practices including creating estimates and discussing with the owners, collecting payment and discharging patients.
Collaborate with all departments across the hospital to ensure that all patients are receiving the best possible patient care
Demonstrate compassion and care in all interactions
Attend department and staff meetings
Contribute to the overall needs, cleanliness and organization of the hospital.
Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
RVT/LVT/CVT preferred required.
Strong understanding of emergency triage and patient assessment.
Proficiency in venipuncture, patient restraint, medication administration, and sample collection.
Experience with radiography and laboratory procedures
Anesthesia and sedation monitoring experience preferred.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
Excellent communication and client service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced emergency environment.
Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
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