Veterinary Technician - Emergency & Critical Care

Veterinary Technician, Emergency & Critical Care Per Diem
 CVT/RVT/LVT $25 - $34/hr. | Parker, CO

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
Compensation

• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians: $25-$34 hourly

• Per Diem

• 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 EzyVet and Smartflow
• 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.

• At least ONE YEAR of veterinary technician experience is REQUIRED to be considered for this role!
• 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 for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

• At least 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience in a Specialty Hospital, preferably in an ER Dept.
• Ability to multitask and anticipate the department's needs.
• Excellent communication.
• Experience using Medical Record and Whiteboard programs in a veterinary setting.

• 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.

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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.  

Join Us  
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.  
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Craig at [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer  
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.