Emergency Veterinary Technician, RVT

As a member of the Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists team, your desire for medicine and kindness for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including : medical, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, matching retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave, uniforms, continuing education allowances, online training, personal pet care discounts, employee assistance program, onsite wellness coach, great work-life integration and more!

• We provide consistent schedules, wage increases for retention and job leveling, and a $7.00 shift differential for hours that are worked between 12 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 AM!!

We are an organization that takes pride in our collaboration and cohesion within the workplace and we are excited to add another skilled and motivated individual to our team!

• More information about our hospital can be found at

www.4seasonsvetspecialists.com

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We're looking for a mature, competent, and fun Emergency / ICU Technician who brings both strong technical skills and a positive team spirit to every shift.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced emergency and critical care environment. The technician will be responsible for caring for unstable and critically ill patients, triaging emergencies, monitoring hospitalized pets, running diagnostics, administering treatments, and delivering high-quality nursing care. In addition to supporting ECC cases, this technician will play a vital role in assisting a range of specialty departments—including internal medicine, surgery, oncology, cardiology, and radiology.

The ideal candidate is confident in IV catheter placement, blood draws, lab work, anesthesia monitoring, and medication administration. But technical ability is just one part of the role. This technician will also admit and discharge patients professionally and provide clients with clear, compassionate communication and education.

We're also excited about candidates who want to contribute beyond the treatment floor—those who are interested in helping promote the hospital's programs, products, and services through Continuing Education events and other marketing efforts. If you're looking for a position where your skills, initiative, and personality are valued, we'd love to meet you.

• Applicants should submit a resume in addition to the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references.
• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Technical Skills
• Perform venipuncture for blood sample collection
• Place intravenous (IV) catheters accurately and efficiently
• Conduct in-house laboratory analysis using IDEXX systems
• Handle and prepare tissue samples for diagnostic submission
• Perform blood smear differential analysis
• Collect and evaluate urine samples for diagnostic purposes
• Monitor anesthesia using ECG, SpO₂, etCO₂, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure, including recognizing common abnormalities
• Administer fluid therapy, including calculating fluid rates, CRIs, and administering ancillary treatments
• Accurately calculate and administer pharmaceuticals
• Take diagnostic radiographs, ensuring proper patient positioning, restraint, and adherence to radiation safety protocols
• Operate and maintain digital radiography (DR) equipment
• Clean, store, and sterilize instruments and equipment, using both autoclave and ethylene oxide (ETO) methods.

With Four Seasons being a specialty hospital, advanced skills are needed to provide our highest quality of patient care. The candidate may not possess these skills at time of hire, but training will be provided for the right candidate. A few of these skills include :

• Perform long catheter placement and provide ongoing care
• Place and maintain arterial catheters
• Assist with feeding tube placement, administration, and care
• Monitor and care for thoracic tubes
• Place and manage urinary catheters
• Administer and monitor blood and blood products
• Conduct advanced anesthesia monitoring, including use of ventilators, invasive blood pressure, and blood gas analysis
• Apply advanced knowledge of endoscopic, laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, arthroscopic, and advanced imaging techniques, equipment, and procedures
• Support specialty dental procedures and operate related advanced equipment
• Follow emergency protocols and procedures with advanced clinical knowledge
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Veterinarians and staff at Four Seasons are regularly required to :

• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms in various directions.
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Communicate effectively through speech and hearing.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to detect and identify smells or tastes.
• Must be able to frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift and / or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently exposed to the risk of radiation while performing diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level is typically moderate.
• May be exposed to animals and environments where zoonotic diseases are present, posing a risk of disease transmission.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment is required at all times to minimize exposure risk.
• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative, cross-departmental team to support the hospital's mission and vision
• Strong client communication skills with a commitment to excellent patient and client care.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and productive in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive mindset; looks for ways to support the team without being asked
• Knowledge of the proper use, care, and storage of veterinary medical, surgical, laboratory, and imaging equipment and instruments
• Understanding of sterilization techniques for various instruments and materials
• Familiarity with federal and state animal health laws, including OSHA and DEA regulations
• Consistent, reliable on-site attendance during scheduled shifts
• Ability to practice tact, diplomacy, empathy, and patience in all client and team interactions
• Sound veterinary medical knowledge and understanding of the hospital's programs, products, and services
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Required :
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or active Provisional License on track for CO DORA registration.
• Minimum 2 years recent experience in a veterinary practice with increasing responsibility.
• Skilled in animal handling, lifting, restraint, and able to stand for extended periods.
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood draws, lab work, anesthesia monitoring, medication administration, and triage.
• Solid knowledge of veterinary procedures and terminology; committed to continued learning.
• Understanding of OSHA, DEA, and animal health regulations.
• Preferred :
• 2+ years of Emergency and / or Critical Care experience.
• Familiarity with Fear Free handling techniques.
• Experience with Cornerstone and Instinct software.
• WORK REMOTELY :
• NO

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : $19.70 - $34.90 per hour

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location : In person