ER Veterinary Technician RVT-Day or Swing shift $27.00-31.50 an hour

At CVSG, we believe in teamwork, growth, and delivering the highest standard of care to every patient and client. We're looking for a dedicated Veterinary Technician who is ready to join a supportive, fast-paced environment where their skills and compassion make a rea difference every day.

• Here's what we are looking for :
• A Colorado State Registered Veterinary Technician license holder
• Have at least one year of 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
• Why CVSG?
• _Work-Life Balance_ : Enjoy a four-day work week with a set schedule to allow you to reliably plan your life outside work.
• _Medicine that Matters_ : Work with ER DVMs and a group of board-certified specialists who collaborate to support care for our patients. Use state-of-the-art medical equipment and a cloud-based PMS and enjoy technology-focused systems that make delivering patient care effective and efficient.
• _Competitive Compensation : _ We offer competitive wages (including a $1.50 / hr. shift differential for swing shifts and a $3 / hr. overnight differential) along with a robust benefits package including health insurance and a 401k.
• _Independently owned and operated_; we work here, too!
• 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
• Communicate with clients
• 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
• Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
• CPCR

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

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $27.00 - $31.50 per hour

Benefits :

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

License / Certification :

• Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician license. (Required)

Ability to Commute :

• Littleton, CO 80122 (Required)

Work Location : In person