Animal ER Care·Colorado Springs, Colorado
Primary responsibilities include providing skilled and compassionate patient care, monitoring, assessment, and performing sedation and anesthetic procedures for both outpatient and critical ICU cases. Essential duties involve performing physical assessments, administering medications, executing emergency procedures like CPR, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Animal ER Care, LLC is an independent, long-standing emergency practice in the Front Range of Colorado. As a busy VECCS II and AAHA-accredited emergency hospital, we are seeking experienced emergency and critical care technicians to provide skilled and compassionate care for our patients; RVT/CVT/LVT preferred but not required.
A full-time Technician position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Our emergency practice is located within the Veterinary Specialty Center complex, which houses multiple specialty practices, including Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine, Mountain View Veterinary Surgery, Animal Dental Care and Oral Surgery, Animal Allergy and Dermatology, and Colorado Canine Orthopedics.
We work collaboratively with our neighboring practices to provide well-rounded care to our patients.
Some of the services available to the patients within the specialty center include emergency stabilization of trauma and acute illness, continued care through internal medicine for chronic/advanced illness, CT and endoscopy, advanced orthopedic care, soft-tissue surgery, oncology, specialty dentistry, and more.
Animal ER Care’s doctors practice gold-standard medicine through conversations with owners, working together in a supportive environment to ensure we provide comprehensive care to all pets.
One such example is the lifesaving care our team provided for K-9 Roam with CSPD. https://coloradosprings.gov/news/cspd-k9-roam-be-discharged-veterinary-hospital-community-and-media-invited-share-support-he
Our Outpatient technicians’ primary responsibilities are patient care, monitoring, assessment, inducing and monitoring sedation and anesthetic procedures, as well as any outpatient treatments.
Our ICU technicians are dedicated to the care of emergent and critical cases within our ICU; primary responsibilities include administering medications, providing supportive care and advanced monitoring. They play a vital role in communicating patient status and changes to the veterinarian, as well as educating and updating the client on their beloved family member's status.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 5 years as a veterinary technician and/or 3+ years in emergency medicine VTS in Emergency and Critical Care (or realistic goal to obtain VTS) is ideal but not required.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to maintain composure during times of high stress Excellent communication skills and experience in client education Must be able to excel in a team-oriented environment and work well with all members of the hospital team Must be able to work 12 hour shifts Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays Must be able to lift animals up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, and be able to bend or crouch for restraint of patients.
Work requires lifting and carrying animals up to 50lbs unassisted. Any animals above 50lbs will require other staff members’ assistance. You must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Some patients may require restraint on the floor and, therefore, must be able to be in a bent position for a long period of time. Must be able to move swiftly during an emergency.
May be exposed to physical harm such as bites, scratches, and contagious diseases; and will be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, & animals.
Animal ER Care offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life and LTD insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid Vacation and Sick Leave, and a balanced work schedule. Wage Range: $22- $55 (VTS) per hour DOE, plus a generous overnight shift differential. A full-time Technician position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years as a veterinary technician or 3+ years in emergency medicine, with RVT/CVT/LVT preferred but not required. Applicants must be able to maintain composure under stress, excel in teamwork, work 12-hour shifts including nights/weekends/holidays, and physically lift animals up to 50 pounds.
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