Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine & Oncology

Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (SCVIM) offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care around the clock. Conveniently located in Colorado Springs, SCVIM is one of the largest veterinary internal medicine and specialty hospitals in the country and a trusted referral destination throughout Southern Colorado. Recently recognized with the Ethos Elite Award for leadership and culture, our hospital is built on collaboration, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to both patient care and team development.

As our hospital continues to grow with increasing caseloads and the addition of new specialty doctors, we are actively expanding our ICU team to support a higher level of inpatient care and operational excellence during overnight hours.

Compensation: $23 - $29/hr. based on experience, licensure, and skillset

Schedule: Full Time

4 x 10 Hour Shifts

Occasional Holiday/Weekends Required

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Accrued paid time off
• Uniform stipend
• Annual CE allowance for Veterinary Assistants and Technicians
• VetBloom CE and training platform access
• License reimbursement for credentialed technicians (if applicable)
• Financial support and mentorship toward VTS advancement

Job Description: The purpose of this Veterinary Technician position is to ensure exceptional patient care while supporting the Internal Medicine and Oncology services through advanced technical, nursing, and administrative responsibilities. The Veterinary Technician performs comprehensive patient assessments, administers treatments, assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and provides compassionate care to patients throughout their treatment journey. This role works closely with veterinarians, fellow technicians, and hospital staff to ensure the highest standard of medical care while delivering outstanding client communication and service. The Veterinary Technician also helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment that promotes patient comfort and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate nursing care, ensuring patients remain clean, comfortable, and stress-free.
• Monitor hospitalized and outpatient patients, reporting changes in condition to the attending veterinarian.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates to referral veterinarians.
• Follow isolation and biosecurity protocols for contagious patients.
• Safely restrain patients for examinations, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Administer medications and chemotherapy while adhering to all safety protocols.
• Assist with patient treatments, including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, urinary catheterization, oxygen therapy, and feeding tube placement.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Prepare for and assist with advanced Internal Medicine procedures, including endoscopy, CT imaging, and other diagnostics.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing, prepare samples for outside laboratories, and process prescriptions and refills.
• Admit and discharge patients, provide client education, and prepare financial estimates.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment areas, stocked medical supplies, and hospital linens.
• Walk, feed, clean, and monitor hospitalized patients as needed.
• Support teammates and other departments while contributing to an efficient, collaborative work environment.

Additional Duties:

• Assist with inventory counts and supply management.
• Troubleshoot and maintain medical equipment.
• Assist with training and mentoring veterinary assistants and new team members.
• Complete downtime projects, including organizing, cleaning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend required staff meetings and continuing education opportunities.
• Support both Internal Medicine and Oncology services as patient caseloads require.

Qualifications:

• RVT/LVT/CVT preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years veterinary experience with increasing responsibility.
• Internal Medicine, Oncology, or specialty 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: SCVIM attracts Veterinary Technicians from throughout the Colorado Springs region, including:

• 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

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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.