Veterinary Outpatient Technician, SCVIM
Colorado Springs, CO
Full Time
Internal Medicine
Mid Level
Veterinary Outpatient Technician
Join our team at Southern Colorado Veterinary Internal Medicine and Oncology (SCVIM), where we are proud of our longstanding tradition of delivering exceptional specialized care to pets across Southern Colorado. Recently honored with the Ethos Elite Award for our outstanding leadership and culture, SCVIM stands as one of the largest veterinary internal medicine practices in the country.Despite our growth, we remain deeply connected to our community, providing personalized care and fostering strong, lasting relationships with our clients. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with advanced technology, including ultrasound, video endoscopy, CT scanning, and chemotherapy services, allowing us to offer comprehensive and compassionate specialty care.
As our Internal Medicine service continues to grow, we’re seeking a dedicated Outpatient Technician to support a new Internist joining our team.
Position Overview:
The purpose of this position is to ensure quality care for pets and promote greater efficiency by relieving veterinarians of technical and administrative work. The Outpatient Veterinary Technician performs a variety of patient and client-care duties and conducts patient assessments and performs procedures and treatments. This person communicates clearly with the veterinarians, other hospital personnel, and clients to ensure that patients receive the care they need. The Outpatient Veterinary Technician provides for patient and client comfort by keeping the hospital clean and presentable.
Compensation:
- $22 - $34/hr, based on experience and skillset
- Full Time
- 4 x 10-hour shifts weekly
- Weekends/holidays as necessary
- Provides compassionate patient care and ensures comfort and hygiene
- Monitors patient condition and alerts veterinarians to changes
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records
- Follows protocols for contagious diseases and safe patient restraint
- Assists with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures (e.g., catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia, endoscopy, CT scans)
- Administers medications under veterinary or technician direction
- Performs lab work, fills prescriptions, and processes medication refills
- Admits and discharges patients for outpatient and inpatient care
- Manages feeding, walking, and basic care for hospitalized patients
- Packages and sends lab samples to external laboratories
- Keeps the hospital clean, stocked, and organized
- Launders linens and maintains a sanitary environment
- Generates and communicates financial estimates for patient care
- Takes initiative to assist teammates and stay productive during downtime
- Assist in inventory counting and processing
- Troubleshooting medical equipment
- Assist in training veterinary assistants
- Performs downtime projects such as organizing/cleaning
- Attends required staff meetings
- Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
- Veterinary Technician Certification (RVT) preferred but not required.
- At least 3 years of recent experience in veterinary medicine, with increasing responsibilities, Specialty experience preferred, but not required.
- Demonstrates ability to accurately manage and record detailed information in medical records and other data-management systems.
- Ability to properly restrain patients.
- Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Stamina to work long shifts, sometimes exceeding 10 hours, including standing, sitting and kneeling.
- Comfort with exposure to animals, odors, and various clinical conditions.
- Full-time benefits include:
- Health, dental, vision
- Disability and life insurances
- Flex-spending accounts,
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program,
- Accrued paid time off
- Uniform stipend
- Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set
- Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
- VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
- License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s
- Free Mental Health Support available.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- A unique learning experience driven by our senior leadership and doctors
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about veterinary care and looking to be part of a dedicated team that values both professional growth and compassionate service, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join SCVIM and contribute to the well-being of pets in our community!
For more information about our hospital, please visit https://imvets.com
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