Veterinary Technician - Emergency & ICU

World Class Medicine. Purpose-Driven Partnership. Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting. At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being. We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships , ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve. ​​ ​ ​​​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​​​​ About the job You will assist the hospital in delivering excellent care to all our patients within the hospital and perform duties pursuant to WRAH Technician Protocols. You will embody our culture by treating every client with courtesy and respect, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets. How you'll make a difference Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs and activity Provide support to all veterinarians and assist other departments as requested Provide comfort, diagnostic, surgical and nursing care to all patients including critical care patients Obtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing including but not limited to blood draws, arterial blood gas sampling, urinary catheter sampling and free catch urine Perform various laboratory procedures including but not limited to blood typing, cross matching, and slide agglutination testing Accurately take and process abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, and skull radiograph while following appropriate radiation safety protocols Properly use and maintain medical equipment Provide professional client communication What you will bring Registered Veterinary Technician required Experience working in an ER setting preferred, but not required A strong desire to learn and apply knowledge/skills learned to daily work life Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral Ability to demonstrate technical procedures as outlined in the technician protocols Demonstrate reliability and follow-through with all work-related tasks / projects Schedules Thursday through Saturday, 7:00pm - 7:00am Wednesday through Saturday 10:00am - 8:00pm Thursday through Saturday 8:00am - 8:00pm Three 12-hour shifts 12:00pm - 12:00am Three 12-hour shifts 10:00am - 10:00pm Salary $24.00 - $29.00 / hour, based on experience $3.00/hr swing shift differential $5.00/hr overnight shift differential $3,000 sign-on bonus for RVTs hired to work in either the ICU or Patient Care Ward Benefits Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options for your furry family Mental health support with Talkspace Uniform allowance Learning and growth opportunities Continuing education support for licensed team members 401k retirement plan options with company match Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100% Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members Paid time off for for full-time team members Why Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital? Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring… and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital? Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patien…