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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – ER/ICU (Swings)

Evolution Veterinary Specialists
  • Lakewood, Colorado
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – ER/ICU (Swings) 

    Hourly Pay Rate: $24.00–$35.00/hour (based on experience, technical skill level, and hospital leveling)  (Higher compensation opportunities if VTS) 
    Schedule: Full-time 
    Location: Lakewood, Colorado 
     
    Evolution Veterinary Specialists (EVS) is hiring an experienced and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency & Critical Care (ER/ICU) team on swing shift. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced medicine, enjoys the flow of active emergency caseloads, and wants to be part of a collaborative, privately owned specialty and emergency hospital. 
    Our swing team plays a key role in supporting high-volume ER hours, incoming emergencies, active treatments, and hospitalized ICU patients as the day transitions into the evening. If you enjoy the pace of triage, hands-on patient care, teamwork, and a hospital culture that values both excellent medicine and the people behind it, we’d love to meet you. 

    About the Role 

    As an ER/ICU Registered Veterinary Technician, you will support the care of emergent and critically ill patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. This role is ideal for a technician who is confident, adaptable, and excited to grow their emergency and critical care skills while working alongside experienced ER doctors and board-certified specialists. 

    What You’ll Do 
    • Triage and assist in stabilizing emergency patients  
    • Provide nursing care for hospitalized ER and ICU patients  
    • Monitor and manage critically ill patients, including ongoing treatments and assessments  
    • Place and maintain IV catheters, urinary catheters, feeding tubes, and other supportive devices as indicated  
    • Assist with emergency and critical care procedures, including:  
      • Oxygen therapy (including high-flow oxygen support)  
      • Thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis  
      • Wound/laceration management  
      • Sedation support  
      • Blood product administration  
      • Sample collection and diagnostics  
    • Administer medications and treatments accurately and efficiently  
    • Monitor anesthesia and sedation for emergency procedures as needed  
    • Communicate clearly with doctors and team members to support high-quality patient care  
    • Maintain accurate and timely medical records  
    • Support a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented work environment  

    Schedule 
    • Swing shift  
    • Full-time available  
    • Typical schedules may include:   
      • 4 x 10-hour shifts, or
      • 3 x 12-hour shifts    
    • Weekend and holiday may apply  
    Compensation 
    • $24.00–$35.00/hour  
    • Overnight differential applies for the hours between 10p and 6a 
    • Compensation is based on experience, technical skill level, and hospital leveling criteria  
    Requirements 
    Required: 
    • Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license  
    • Active registration with DORA  
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency and critical care setting  
    • Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills  
    Preferred: 
    • 1+ year of experience as an RVT, ideally in ER, ICU, or specialty medicine  
    • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (AS/BS/BA)  
    • BLS and/or ALS CPR certification  
    Why EVS? 
    Evolution Veterinary Specialists is a privately owned, AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. We are proud to offer advanced medicine in a collaborative environment that values growth, transparency, compassion, and accountability - without the feel of a corporate hospital. 

    Our 26,000 sq ft hospital includes: 
    • A 2,500 sq ft ICU with Snyder oxygen units and high-flow oxygen therapy  
    • A newly expanded four-suite surgery center  
    • An on-site blood bank  
    • Specialty procedure suites for endoscopy  
    • Advanced imaging including CT, echocardiography, fluoroscopy 
    At EVS, you’ll work alongside experienced ER doctors and board-certified specialists while continuing to build your skills in a hospital that supports both excellent medicine and the people behind it. 

    Benefits & Perks 
    • 401(k) with 4% match  
    • Health insurance  
    • 100% covered: Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life/AD&D  
    • CE stipend + in-hospital CE opportunities  
    • Employee Assistance Program  
    • Pay OnDemand  
    • Privatized CO PFML  
    • Material and uniform stipends  
    • Team-building events  
    • Pet insurance through Trupanion  
    • PTO starting at 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service  
    Work Environment & Physical Demands 
    • This is an active, hands-on role in a fast-paced clinical setting. Team members in this position must be able to: 
    • Lift up to 50 pounds frequently  
    • Stand and walk for extended periods  
    • Kneel, crouch, bend, and stoop regularly  
    • Work around biological hazards and cleaning agents  
    • Operate medical and office equipment  
    • Communicate effectively in a busy and sometimes noisy hospital environment  
    Our Mission 
    To provide elevated specialty and emergency veterinary care while fostering a compassionate, collaborative environment that supports pets and the people who care for them. 

    Our Core Values (BRITE) 
    • Best Medicine  
    • Respect  
    • Integrity  
    • Teamwork  
    • Empathy  
    Evolution Veterinary Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and potential. 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLakewood, Colorado
    Websitehttps://evolutionvet.com/careers/

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