Ethos Veterinary Health
Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency
Emergency - Commerce City, CO - Full Time
Veterinary Technician, Emergency | CVT/RVT/LVT
Location: Brighton/Commerce City, CO
Schedule: Full-Time | Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday | 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
$30–$33/hour (based on experience)
Looking for a Veterinary Technician opportunity where you can expand your emergency and critical care skills?
Join Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast), a brand-new 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital serving the Denver metro area. As an Emergency Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT), you'll work alongside an experienced emergency team providing advanced patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while making a meaningful difference for pets and their families.
Pay & Benefits for Veterinary Technicians
Compensation
$30–$33/hour based on experience
Full-Time Benefits Include
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life & Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Pet Discount
Continuing Education & Professional Development Support
Tuition Assistance Programs
Uniform Stipend
Schedule
What You'll Do
As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you'll provide exceptional nursing care for emergency and hospitalized patients while working closely with emergency veterinarians and fellow technicians.
Responsibilities include:
Perform treatments for emergency and hospitalized patients
Administer medications by multiple routes
Monitor patient vital signs including ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature, and respiratory status
Manage IV fluid therapy, CRIs, and multiple fluid lines
Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory samples
Place and maintain intravenous catheters
Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
Support blood transfusions, blood typing, and crossmatching
Participate in CPR (RECOVER-guideline CPCR)
Perform bandaging, splinting, and wound care
Provide comprehensive nursing care for hospitalized patients
Assist with feeding tube management
Maintain accurate medical records
Communicate patient updates with clients compassionately and professionally
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and medical documentation
Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment areas
What We're Looking For
Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) preferred
Provisional RVTs (pRVT) are encouraged to apply
Minimum 2 years of experience in emergency, surgery, or specialty veterinary medicine
Experience in a fast-paced emergency or multi-doctor veterinary hospital
Strong anesthesia monitoring skills
Experience calculating and administering medications and CRIs
Proficient in venipuncture and IV catheter placement
Knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical assistance
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to remain calm and organized during emergency situations
Fluent in written and spoken English
About Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast)
Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) is a newly established 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital serving Brighton, Commerce City, and the greater Denver metro area. Our modern 9,000-square-foot hospital features:
Emergency & Critical Care
Advanced Surgery
Digital Radiology
Ultrasound
Inpatient Hospitalization
Built by experienced emergency professionals, AUC Northeast is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable emergency veterinary care while creating an environment where veterinary professionals can continue learning, growing, and advancing their careers.
We proudly serve pets and families throughout:
Brighton, Commerce City, Denver, Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster, Aurora, Broomfield, Arvada, Federal Heights,Henderson, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Erie, Longmont
Employee Referral Bonus
Know an outstanding Veterinary Technician?
Ask us about our Employee Referral Program and help us grow our exceptional emergency team.
Join Our Team
If you're a compassionate Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) who thrives in emergency medicine and is looking to grow your skills in a collaborative, high-acuity environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) and help deliver exceptional emergency care to pets across the Denver metro area.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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