Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency Overnight
CVT/LVT/RVT $32 - $35/hr. | Brighton/Commerce City, CO

If you're a Registered Veterinary Technician looking to grow your emergency and critical care skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) offers the opportunity to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency facility dedicated to keeping pets and families together through exceptional, compassionate care.

Animal Urgent Care (AUC Northeast) is a 9,000 square foot emergency hospital with surgical capabilities, ultrasound, radiology (X-ray), and inpatient hospitalization. Our team is built on decades of emergency and critical care experience, with a strong commitment to affordability, compassion, and clinical excellence. We serve the surrounding Denver metro communities with accessible, high-quality emergency veterinary medicine while fostering a supportive, growth-oriented team culture.

Compensation

• $32 – $35/hr. based on experience
  • This elevated wage range reflects the additional compensation associated with overnight shifts.

Benefits Include

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• HSA / FSA options
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Pet Discount
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Tuition assistance programs
• Uniform stipend

• Perform treatments on hospitalized and emergency patients, including medication administration via multiple routes
• Obtain and monitor vital signs including blood pressure, ECG, temperature, and oxygenation
• Manage IV fluid therapy, including CRIs and multi-line setups
• Perform phlebotomy and basic hematology interpretation
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Provide transfusion therapy including blood typing and crossmatching
• Perform CPCR in emergency situations
• Apply bandages, splints, and wound care management
• Manage feeding tubes and hospitalized patient care
• Conduct accurate medical recordkeeping and client communication updates
• Perform patient intake, discharge, and billing support (EzyVet/SmartFlow experience a plus)
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment areas

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, or emergency care
• CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTS preferred (pRVT considered)
• Experience in a fast-paced emergency or multi-doctor hospital required
• Strong understanding of anesthesia monitoring and patient stability parameters
• Ability to calculate and administer medications, fluids, and CRIs accurately
• Experience with venipuncture, catheter placement, and patient restraint
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and surgical assistance
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations
• Fluent English (spoken and written required)

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About Ethos Veterinary Health  
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
 Join Us  
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.  
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner Craig at [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer  
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.