Veterinary Technician, Intensive Care Unit Per Diem

Veterinary Technician, ICU Per Diem

$23 - $30/hr. based on experience, licensure, and skillset

Schedule

• Per Diem
• Day Shifts
• Swing Shifts
• Overnight Shifts

Job Description

The ICU Veterinary Technician provides high-level nursing care and technical support for hospitalized specialty and critical care patients. This role works closely with veterinarians and the ICU team to manage complex cases, perform advanced treatments, monitor critical patients, and ensure continuity of care throughout the night. As a key member of the ICU team, you will be responsible for triaging incoming hospitalized patients, supporting multiple specialty services within the hospital, and maintaining a high standard of patient monitoring, treatment, and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to ICU and hospitalized patients throughout treatment and recovery.
• Triage incoming ICU cases from multiple referral and specialty services.
• Place IV catheters, perform venipuncture, and collect blood samples.
• Administer medications via SQ, IM, and IV routes and manage IV fluid therapy.
• Perform advanced patient monitoring, including vital signs and clinical status changes.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with emergency and surgical procedures as needed.
• Assist with placement and management of urinary catheters, oxygen support, and feeding tubes.
• Monitor ECGs and other patient monitoring equipment.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures including radiographs and in-house laboratory testing.
• Provide post-operative and critical care support for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and treatment documentation.
• Communicate patient updates clearly with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked ICU environment.
• Support hospital flow by assisting with patient handling, restraint, feeding, and general care.
• Participate in ICU team communication and contribute to ongoing workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• RVT/LVT/CVT preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years veterinary experience with increasing responsibility.
• Specialty, emergency, or inpatient ICU experience preferred but not required.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, and patient restraint.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and critical patient care preferred.
• Knowledge of fluid therapy, radiology safety, and basic emergency protocols.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required; multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Why Technicians Choose SCVIM

• Work alongside a highly skilled specialty and critical care team.
• Gain hands-on experience with complex internal medicine and oncology cases.
• Develop advanced ICU and inpatient nursing skills in a collaborative environment.
• Be part of an award-winning hospital recognized for leadership and culture.
• Receive mentorship and opportunities for continued professional growth.
• Join a growing specialty hospital with expanding clinical services and caseloads.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families during critical moments.

About SCVIM

Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (SCVIM) is a leading specialty referral hospital serving Colorado Springs and surrounding communities. Our team is dedicated to providing advanced internal medicine, oncology, and critical care services while maintaining a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Our state-of-the-art facility includes advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities such as ultrasound, video endoscopy, CT imaging, chemotherapy services, and comprehensive inpatient ICU care. We are committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth as a specialty referral center.

Nearby Communities

• Colorado Springs, CO
• Manitou Springs, CO
• Fountain, CO
• Security-Widefield, CO
• Monument, CO
• Black Forest, CO
• Falcon, CO
• Peyton, CO
• Woodland Park, CO
• Castle Rock, CO
• Pueblo, 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.

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.