Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight

Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight

If you're a Registered Veterinary Technician looking to grow your emergency and critical care skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) offers the opportunity to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency facility dedicated to keeping pets and families together through exceptional, compassionate care.

Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) is a 9,000 square foot emergency hospital with surgical capabilities, ultrasound, radiology (X-ray), and inpatient hospitalization. Our team is built on decades of emergency and critical care experience, with a strong commitment to affordability, compassion, and clinical excellence. We serve the surrounding Denver metro communities with accessible, high-quality emergency veterinary medicine while fostering a supportive, growth-oriented team culture.

Compensation

$32 $35/hr. based on experience. This elevated wage range reflects the additional compensation associated with overnight shifts.

Schedule

Full-Time

Thursday Saturday: 4pm 4am

Benefits Include

401(k) with employer match

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

HSA / FSA options

Life and Disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Pet Discount

Professional development and continuing education support

Tuition assistance programs

Uniform stipend

Job Description ER Registered Veterinary Technicians play a critical role in delivering emergency and intensive patient care in a high-volume veterinary setting. You will work closely with veterinarians and support staff to provide urgent diagnostics, treatment, anesthesia support, and ongoing patient monitoring, while also ensuring compassionate communication with pet owners during stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Perform treatments on hospitalized and emergency patients, including medication administration via multiple routes

Obtain and monitor vital signs including blood pressure, ECG, temperature, and oxygenation

Manage IV fluid therapy, including CRIs and multi-line setups

Perform phlebotomy and basic hematology interpretation

Place and maintain intravenous catheters

Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery

Provide transfusion therapy including blood typing and crossmatching

Perform CPCR in emergency situations

Apply bandages, splints, and wound care management

Manage feeding tubes and hospitalized patient care

Conduct accurate medical recordkeeping and client communication updates

Perform patient intake, discharge, and billing support (EzyVet/SmartFlow experience a plus)

Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment areas

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years' experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, or emergency care

CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTS preferred (pRVT considered)

Experience in a fast-paced emergency or multi-doctor hospital required

Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring and patient stability parameters

Ability to calculate and administer medications, fluids, and CRIs accurately

Experience with venipuncture, catheter placement, and patient restraint

Knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical assistance

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations

Fluent English (spoken and written required)

About AUC North East Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) is a newly established 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital located in the Brighton/Commerce City area, serving the greater Denver metro region. The facility is designed to expand access to high-quality, affordable emergency care while maintaining a strong focus on compassion, efficiency, and medical excellence. With advanced diagnostics, surgical capability, and a highly experienced clinical foundation, AUC NE is committed to building a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where veterinary professionals can thrive.

Nearby Communities AUC NE attracts Veterinary Technicians from throughout the Denver metro area, including:

Brighton, CO

Commerce City, CO

Denver, CO

Thornton, CO

Northglenn, CO

Westminster, CO

Aurora, CO

Broomfield, CO

Arvada, CO

Federal Heights, CO

Henderson, CO

Lakewood, CO

Wheat Ridge, CO

Erie, CO

Longmont, CO

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.

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.