Veterinary Overnight ICU Technician, SCVIM

Veterinary Overnight ICU Technician

Join our team at Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (SCVIM), where we are proud of our longstanding tradition of delivering exceptional specialized care to pets across Southern Colorado. Recently honored with the Ethos Elite Award for our outstanding leadership and culture, SCVIM stands as one of the largest veterinary internal medicine practices in the country. As our hospital continues to expand, we are actively growing our team to support a rising caseload and the upcoming addition of two new specialists. This is an exciting period of strategic growth for SCVIM, offering team members the opportunity to be part of a thriving, collaborative environment with strong leadership and a stable, engaged team. Despite our growth, we remain deeply connected to our community, providing personalized care and fostering strong, lasting relationships with our clients. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced technology, including ultrasound, video endoscopy, CT scanning, and chemotherapy services, allowing us to offer comprehensive and compassionate specialty care.

Position Overview

The Overnight ICU Technician performs a variety of patient and client-care duties, conducts patient assessments and performs procedures and treatments. This person communicates clearly with the veterinarians, other hospital personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care they need. They administer medications, provide supportive care and advanced monitoring. They triage multiple patients admitted into ICU from many of the practices within the Veterinary Specialty Center. Thus, initiating their medical care and providing continued monitoring as instructed in a variety of cases. The Overnight ICU Technician provides patients and clients comfort by keeping the hospital clean and presentable. The Overnight ICU Technician works 12+ hour shifts with a combination of working and on-call shifts.

Compensation: $23 - $30/hr, based on experience and skillset

Essential Functions

• Provides compassionate patient care, keeping patients clean, dry, and comfortable.
• Alerts the veterinarian(s) to changes in patients' condition.
• Recognizes patients with contagious disease and follows relevant procedures.
• Provides safe and effective patient restraint.
• Medicates patients by order of prescribing veterinarian or technician.
• Uses proper safety techniques and positioning for radiological procedures.
• Triages patient needs and prioritizes treatments accordingly
• Performs procedures such as IV catheterization and other common treatments.
• Performs venipuncture on all common veins.
• Places urinary catheters
• Places nasal cannulas for oxygen delivery
• Interprets/Monitors ECG's
• Manages tubes such as chest and feeding tubes
• Assists with and documents patient treatments.
• Walks, cleans, and feeds patients.
• Fills prescriptions accurately; asks for guidance if necessary.
• Runs lab tests as needed in hospital.
• Places nasoesophageal and nasogastric tubes in patients.
• Completes medical records accurately and efficiently.
• Keeps the hospital clean and stocked.
• Launders soiled blankets, towels, and other linens.
• Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in for other employees as needed.

Additional Duties

• Troubleshooting of ICU equipment
• Attend ICU meetings
• Performs downtime projects such as organizing/cleaning
• Fill down time with tasks outline on ICU Downtime Duties Checklist

Requirements

• Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• Veterinary Technician Certification (RVT) preferred but not required.
• At least 3 years of recent experience in veterinary medicine, with increasing responsibilities, Specialty experience preferred but not required.
• Preferred 1+ years experience with in-patient management but not required
• Demonstrates ability to accurately manage and record detailed information in medical records and other data-management systems.
• Ability to properly restrain patients.
• Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!
• A commitment to outstanding client service.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits include:
• Health, dental, vision
• Disability and life insurances
• Flex-spending accounts,
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Accrued paid time off
• Uniform stipend
• Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
• Partnership with Purdue VT program/scholarships
• Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
• VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT's
• Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
• Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app and on site Veterinary Social Worker
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A unique learning experience driven by our senior leadership and doctors

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're passionate about veterinary care and looking to be part of a dedicated team that values both professional growth and compassionate service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join SCVIM and contribute to the well-being of pets in our community!