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Registered Veterinary Technician, Critical Care

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Mar 2026

💰 $80,000/yr($50,000/yr – $80,000/yr)

About the role

Registered Veterinary Technician, Critical Care
LVT/RVT/CVT $25 - $34/hr. | VTS $35 - $40/hr. | Boulder, CO

As Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) continues to grow and expand its emergency and specialty services, we are adding to our support team and seeking a Veterinary Critical Care Technician to help ensure our patients receive safe, effective care and that our clinicians have the support they need to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Located in Boulder, Colorado, CASE is a state-of-the-art, 35,000+ square-foot specialty and emergency hospital providing advanced care across multiple specialties and 24/7 emergency services. Our collaborative team includes board-certified specialists, experienced technicians, and dedicated support staff who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of teamwork, learning, and professional growth.

Compensation

Registered Veterinary Technicians
- $25 - $34/hr. based on experience and skills assessment
Veterinary Technician Specialists
- $35 - $40/hr. based on experience and skills assessment

Full-Time Benefits Include

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
CE Allowance
Uniform Allowance
Paid Time Off
Holiday = time and a half
Employee Pet Discount
401k
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
HSA/FSA
Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training
License application and renewal reimbursement for CVTs.
Financial support and onsite mentorship for those pursuing VTS certification
Ask us about certification assistance

Schedule

Full-Time (Two Schedules Available)
- Saturday-Tuesday
- Friday- Sunday

Job Description
Our Critical Care Technicians are responsible for the care and treatment of unstable/critically ill patients, triaging emergency patients, and monitoring hospitalized pets. They operate under the supervision of various specialists, the staff manager, emergency doctor, and department shift supervisor. This is an overview of the position and is not limited to the duties listed below.

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced triage of incoming phone calls by assessing clinical urgency, utilizing established protocols, and reviewing relevant medical records to support timely and accurate prioritization of patient care.
Demonstrate proficiency in advanced veterinary medical math, including accurate calculation of drug dosages, fluid rates, constant rate infusions (CRIs), and nutritional requirements. Including and not limited to: Catecholamines, inotropes, anti-coagulants
Acquire, prepare, and ship laboratory specimens along with running automated CBCs, preparation of blood films to perform manual differentials and platelet counts, running various chemistries, coagulation tests, and collect, evaluate, and report urinalysis results.
General nursing care such as: accurately obtaining and assessing patient vitals (temperatures, pulses/heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, pain score, etc.), auscultation of the lungs, prepare and administer nutrition
Perform general venipuncture, peripheral/central/arterial catheter placement and maintenance
Establishing and maintaining airways (ET tube, tracheostomy, etc.).
Oxygen administration techniques: oxygen cages, nasal O2, high-flow nasal oxygen.
Initiating and monitoring mechanical ventilation.
Administering emergency drugs and CRIs under veterinary supervision.
Blood product administration (whole blood, plasma, albumin, etc.).
Fluid therapy including shock dose calcu