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Ethos Veterinary Health

Specialty and emergency veterinary network

Registered Veterinary Technician - Critical Care

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoulder, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with at least 1–2 years of applicable experience.
  • Safely handle, lift, and restrain dogs and cats, and stand for extended periods.
  • Perform venipuncture and place peripheral intravenous catheters using aseptic technique.
  • Communicate effectively with technicians, assistants, doctors, and staff.
  • Be fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced triage of incoming phone calls by assessing clinical urgency, using established protocols, and reviewing relevant medical records to support timely and accurate prioritization of patient care.
  • Provide compassionate client support and communication by giving timely updates, answering questions, and helping pet owners understand their pet’s condition, treatment plan, and prognosis during a stressful and emotional time.
  • Provide advanced nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized patients, including administering medications, treatments, and fluid therapy, and conducting ongoing assessments to support patient comfort and recovery.
  • Maintain thorough and accurate medical records documenting patient observations, treatments, diagnostics, medication administration, and changes in patient status to support continuity of care and compliance with hospital protocols.
  • Collaborate with veterinarians, specialists, and support staff to develop and implement patient care plans, communicate critical changes in patient condition, and provide team-oriented care.
  • Monitor critically ill and recovering patients for changes in condition, promptly recognize and escalate concerns to the medical team, and assist with emergency procedures and interventions as needed.
  • Maintain treatment areas, prepare and manage medical equipment, and ensure hospitalized patients receive attentive care throughout their stay.
  • Calculate drug dosages, fluid rates, constant rate infusions (CRIs), and nutritional requirements, including calculations involving catecholamines, inotropes, and anticoagulants.
  • Acquire laboratory specimens, prepare blood smears, run coagulation tests, and collect specimens properly.
  • Perform advanced venipuncture and place and maintain peripheral, central, and arterial catheters.
  • Use oxygen administration techniques including oxygen cages, nasal oxygen, and high-flow nasal oxygen.
  • Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation.
  • Provide CPR and administer emergency drugs.
  • Administer blood products including whole blood, plasma, and albumin.
  • Induce and monitor anesthesia, prepare for surgery, and assist with critical care procedures such as thoracocentesis, chest tube placement, esophagostomy tube placement, and tracheostomy.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of experience within a specialty veterinary hospital is preferred.
  • Basic surgical experience or knowledge is preferred.
  • Fluency in additional languages is a plus.
  • Financial support and onsite mentorship are available for candidates pursuing Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification.

About the Company

Ethos Veterinary Health

Specialty and emergency veterinary network

Ethos Veterinary Health operates a nationwide network of more than 140 specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across North America. It brings together over 1,500 specialized veterinarians who treat nearly 2 million pets each year. Hospitals in the network share advanced diagnostic tools and apply a scientific, evidence‑based approach to patient care, enabling collaboration across sites and access to specialized expertise. What makes Ethos different is the combination of a large, integrated network with deep specialty medicine and a focus on high-quality outcomes and professional collaboration, rather than isolated clinics. The company’s goal is to raise veterinary standards by delivering expert, evidence‑based care and to provide rewarding careers for veterinary professionals while advancing pet health.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Woburn, MA
Founded
2015

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