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ER/ICU Registered Veterinary Technician- Per Diem, SRAES
Ethos Veterinary HealthColorado Springs, United StatescontractVerifiedPosted 12 Mar 2026
💰 $50,000/yr
About the role
ER/ICU Registered Veterinary Technician- Per Diem
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 dedicated ER/ICU Technicians, on a per diem basis, to our team at Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital in beautiful Colorado Springs!
About the role:
As an ER/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:
What truly sets us apart is our unique, collaborative approach to veterinary care. At Southern Rockies, our veterinarians work as a cohesive team, combining their specialized skills to deliver the highest standard of care. This unified approach allows us to tackle even the most complex cases, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for every patient.
What Sets Us Apart:
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 dedicated ER/ICU Technicians, on a per diem basis, to our team at Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital in beautiful Colorado Springs!
About the role:
As an ER/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 hourly
- 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.
- Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) 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!
What truly sets us apart is our unique, collaborative approach to veterinary care. At Southern Rockies, our veterinarians work as a cohesive team, combining their specialized skills to deliver the highest standard of care. This unified approach allows us to tackle even the most complex cases, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for every patient.
What Sets Us Apart:
- A culture that prioritizes teamwork and mutual respect.
- A leadership tea
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