ER Veterinary Technician-Swing and Overnight Shifts

Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group About Us:

CVSG is a privately owned specialty and emergency hospital that has provided compassionate and innovative care to pets in Denver and the surrounding communities for over 15 years. Our hospital is growing by leaps and bounds! A new, 15,000 square ft. building has just opened on our campus and our main building, completed in 2020, is in process of a remodel. Our ER will be doubling in size and we will be adding two new specialty departments to the hospital. We are looking for a talented ER Technician to join us and collaborate with our close-knit and dedicated crew!

We are looking for: Registered Veterinary Technician- Overnight and Swing Shifts ($1.50/hr. shift differential pay for swing shift, $3/hr. shift differential for overnight shift)

What you’ll do:

• Perform treatments on hospitalized patients including the administration of medications by various routes
• Obtain vitals, blood pressure, ECG, and other monitoring parameters
• Monitor hydration status, administering CRI’s, setting up IV fluids with multiple lines, etc.
• Use phlebotomy skills and have a basic knowledge of hematology and “normals”
• Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
• Use your knowledge of anesthetic drugs, protocols, and anesthesia monitoring to care for patients before, during, and after surgeries
• Write clear and thorough medical records
• Communicate with clients (particularly in regard to patient updates)
• Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
• Fill prescription medications
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters, central lines, and PICC lines
• Carry out transfusion therapy including blood typing and cross matching
• Care for and maintain feeding tubes
• Place male and female urinary catheters
• Place nasal O2 line
• Prepare patients for ultrasound and CT scans, including gathering history
• Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and communicate additional information as necessary
• Partner with departments regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
• CPCR

Who you are:

• A Colorado State Registered Veterinary Technician license holder
• Have veterinary emergency or ICU experience
• Are proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Health Care paid at 75% of the individual plan.
• Optional available dental/vision/disability plans and health savings accounts
• Employer paid life insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% personal pet care discount as outlined in the employee manual
• $250 Uniform allowance
• License reimbursement where applicable
• Annual allowance for continuing education for licensed technicians
• Paid time off (accrued per hours worked; approximately two weeks for first year of employment)
• You will be eligible for a 401(k) with up to a 4% match at one year of employment

To apply, complete the really application process or email lmccaslin@cvsg.com.

Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group, 401 E. County Line Rd, Littleton, CO 80122, phone 303-794-1188, www.cvsg.com

CVSG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• 4x10
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• emergency veterinary medical: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Colorado State Veterinary Technician's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30