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ICU Certified Veterinary Technician- Swing, SRAES

Colorado Springs, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Mar 2026

💰 $60,000/yr($50,000/yr – $60,000/yr)

About the role

ICU Certified Veterinary Technician- Swing
At Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty (SRAES), we are committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive care to all our patients. With 24/7 emergency and critical care services, as well as specialized expertise from board-certified surgeons and diagnostic imaging professionals, we serve as a trusted partner to both pet owners and primary care veterinarians throughout the region.

We are excited to welcome a dedicated ICU Certified Veterinary Technician to our team at Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital in beautiful Colorado Springs!

About the role:
As an ICU Technician, your primary responsibility is to triage patients as they present to the Emergency Room according to triage levels. Assess pets and provide immediate lifesaving care under the direction of the ER doctor as required for critical patients. Provides history, vitals, and concerns to doctors to assist in the timely and appropriate management of emergency patients. Works well with other technical staff and assistants to perform diagnostics, execute treatment plan and/or hospitalize the patient. Communicates medical updates, financials, and treatment plans to owners.

Compensation:

Starting at $25- $30 hourly, based on experience and skillset
- +$$3/hr night differentials
- +$$ weekend differentials

Anticipated Schedule:

Full Time-
- Monday - Wednesday
- 3x12 hour shifts
- 1pm – 1am

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provides excellent patient care to every patient
Triage patients as they come into the ER with appropriate medical decision making and escalation to ER doctor as appropriate.
Obtaining history and vital signs of the pet
Assist DVM’s with exams, treatments and procedures
Immediately respond to STAT calls and follow the appropriate patient care protocols
Perform standard technician duties including patient restraint, venipuncture, SQ Fluids, radiographs, medication administration as ordered by a Veterinarian, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications by veterinarian orders
Perform sedation and anesthesia according to established hospital protocols (induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery).
Maintain accurate paperless medical records utilizing Instinct
Demonstrate working knowledge of financial and charging practices including creating estimates and discussing with the owners, collecting payment and discharging patients.
Collaborate with all departments across the hospital to ensure that all patients are receiving the best possible patient care
Demonstrate compassion and care in all interactions
Attend department and staff meetings
Contribute to the overall needs, cleanliness and organization of the hospital.
Other duties as needed.

What We're Looking For:

Certified Veterinary Technicians with at least 2 years of emergency/critical care experience, dedicated to providing outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
Culture builders—team players eager to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
Adaptability—individuals willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best patient and client experience.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!