*ER Veterinary Technicians: We Want You!*

_*Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group*_ is in search of dynamic individuals to be a valuable part of our independently-owned, innovative, and welcoming veterinary team.

*Here's what we are looking for:*

* A Colorado State Registered Veterinary Technician license holder
* Have at least one year of veterinary emergency or ICU experience
* Are proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
* Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
* Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

*Why CVSG?*

* _Work-Life Balance_: Enjoy a four-day work week with a set schedule to allow you to reliably plan your life outside work.
* _Medicine that Matters_: Work with ER DVMs and a group of board-certified specialists who collaborate to support care for our patients. Use state-of-the-art medical equipment and a cloud-based PMS and enjoy technology-focused systems that make delivering patient care effective and efficient.
* _Independently owned and operated_; we work here, too!

*What you’ll do:*

* Perform treatments on hospitalized patients including the administration of medications by various routes
* Obtain vitals, blood pressure, ECG, and other monitoring parameters
* Monitor hydration status, administering CRI’s, setting up IV fluids with multiple lines, etc.
* Use phlebotomy skills and have a basic knowledge of hematology and “normals”
* Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
* Use your knowledge of anesthetic drugs, protocols, and anesthesia monitoring to care for patients before, during, and after surgeries
* Communicate with clients
* Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
* Fill prescription medications
* Place and maintain intravenous catheters, central lines, and PICC lines
* Carry out transfusion therapy including blood typing and cross matching
* Care for and maintain feeding tubes
* Place male and female urinary catheters
* Place nasal O2 line
* Prepare patients for ultrasound and CT scans, including gathering history
* Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and communicate additional information as necessary
* Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
* CPCR

_CVSG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* License reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Uniform allowance

License/Certification:
* Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician license. (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Littleton, CO 80122 (Required)

Work Location: In person