Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine & Oncology
RVT/LVT/CVT Preferred | $25-33/hr.
Colorado Springs, CO
If you're a Veterinary Technician looking to advance your skills in a fast-paced specialty environment , Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (SCVIM) offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care around the clock.
Conveniently located in Colorado Springs, SCVIM is one of the largest veterinary internal medicine hospitals in the country and a trusted referral destination throughout Southern Colorado. Recognized with the Ethos Elite Award for leadership and culture, our hospital is built on collaboration, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to both patient care and team development.
As our hospital continues to grow with increasing caseloads and the addition of new specialty doctors, we are actively hiring for our outpatient team.
Compensation
$25-33/hr. based on experience, licensure, and skillset
Schedule
Full Time 4 x 10 Hour Shifts
Occasional Holiday/Weekends Required
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Accrued paid time off
Uniform stipend
Annual CE allowance for Veterinary Assistants and Technicians
VetBloom CE and training platform access
License reimbursement for credentialed technicians (if applicable)
Job Description
The purpose of this V eterinary Technician position is to ensure exceptional patient care while supporting the Internal Medicine and Oncology services through advanced technical, nursing, and administrative responsibilities. The Veterinary Technician performs comprehensive patient assessments, administers treatments, assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and provides compassionate care to patients throughout their treatment journey.
This role works closely with veterinarians, fellow technicians, and hospital staff to ensure the highest standard of medical care while delivering outstanding client communication and service. The Veterinary Technician also helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment that promotes patient comfort and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Provide compassionate nursing care, ensuring patients remain clean, comfortable, and stress-free.
Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates to referral veterinarians.
Follow isolation and biosecurity protocols for contagious patients.
Safely restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostics.
Administer medications and chemotherapy (if applicable) while adhering to all safety protocols.
Assist with patient treatments, including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, urinary catheterization, oxygen therapy, and feeding tube placement.
Monitor anesthesia and assist with sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Prepare for and assist with advanced Internal Medicine procedures, including endoscopy, CT imaging, and other diagnostics.
Perform in-house laboratory testing, prepare samples for outside laboratories, and process prescriptions and refills.
Admit and discharge patients, provide client education, and prepare financial estimates.
Maintain clean, organized treatment areas, stocked medical supplies, and hospital linens.
Walk, feed, clean, and monitor hospitalized patients as needed.
Support teammates and other departments while contributing to an efficient, collaborative work environment.
Additional Duties
Assist with inventory counts and supply management.
Troubleshoot and maintain medical equipment.
Assist with training and mentoring veterinary assistants and new team members.
Complete downtime projects, including organizing, cleaning, and quality improvement initiatives.
Attend required staff meetings and continuing education opportunities.
Support both Internal Medicine and Oncology services as patient caseloads…