ER Registered Veterinary Technician, AUC NE

ER Registered Veterinary Technician

Are you a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) looking to join a team where your skills and passion for animal care will be celebrated? Look no further than Animal Urgent Care (AUC) North East, where we're on a mission to provide exceptional care that keeps owners and their beloved pets together for as long as possible. Animal Urgent Care (AUC) North East is a new 9,000 square foot 24/7 ER facility with surgical capabilities, ultrasound, X-rays, and hospitalization. We ensure the communities we serve have access to excellent, affordable emergency veterinary services. We strive to keep compassion, cost-consciousness, and excellent service at the forefront of each and every case we see. We are proud of our team and hospital, having decades of emergency and critical care experience and our staff regularly exceed continuing education standards.

Compensation: $30-$33 hourly, based on experience

Anticipated Schedule:

• Full Time
• Days/Shifts: TBD
• 4 x 10 hour shifts
• 3 x 12 hour shifts

Job Description: ER Registered Veterinary Technicians play a vital role in providing emergency and critical care for animals in a fast-paced veterinary setting. They assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures, while also monitoring patients, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests. Skilled in triage and patient care, they ensure efficient operation during high-pressure situations and provide compassionate support to pet owners. The responsibilities of the ER Registered Veterinary Technicians include, but are not limited, to the following activities:

• 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.
• Phlebotomy and basic knowledge of hematology and "normals"
• Basic knowledge of anesthetic drugs, protocols, and anesthesia monitoring
• Conduct medical record keeping and client communication (particularly in regards to patient updates)
• Knowledge of common medications
• Place and maintain viability of intravenous catheters
• Transfusion therapy including blood typing and cross matching
• Feeding tube care and maintenance
• Perform CPCR as needed
• Apply bandages/splints regularly
• Discharge patients
• Check patients in and out of the clinic, including taking payments and reviewing/entering charges in EzyVet and SmartFlow

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in veterinary surgery and anesthesia
• CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTS preferred, pRVT considered
• Work experience in a fast-paced, multi-veterinarian hospital, emergency/referral practice or hospital required

Required Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of normal patient vitals for awake, sedated, and anesthetized patients
• Accuracy in calculating and delivering anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to building relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required
• Knowledge and care with equipment maintenance, cleaning, sterility, and troubleshooting; willingness to read equipment manuals and consult with vendors if repair/upgrades needed
• Knowledge of appropriate aseptic technique and surgical procedures
• Understanding of estimates for different surgical procedures
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount)
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Uniform stipend

Why choose AUC NE? Animal Urgent Care is actively seeking new team members for our hospital located at 120th and Chambers in the Brighton/Commerce City area. We're proud of our outstanding reputation within the veterinary communities of Arvada and Denver. Working in emergency veterinary care comes with all the usual benefits—competitive pay, ample time to recharge, access to top-tier medical equipment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Our mission is to build and maintain a happy, healthy, and growth-oriented team that supports one another through the challenges of ER veterinary medicine. We're looking for new teammates for our Northeast hospital, welcoming candidates with varying levels of experience, provided they have the soft skills to align with our values. Join Our Team! If you're ready to be a hero for pets in need and work in a rewarding, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!