Registered Veterinary Technician, Cardiology

Registered Veterinary Technician, Cardiology

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is a state-of-the-art, 35,000+ square-foot specialty and emergency hospital providing advanced care across multiple specialties and 24/7 emergency services. Our collaborative team includes board-certified specialists, experienced technicians, and dedicated support staff who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of teamwork, learning, and professional growth.

Compensation: $28 - $31/hr. based on experience and skills assessment

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday = time and a half
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Access to Vet Bloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training
• License application and renewal reimbursement for CVTs.
• Financial support and onsite mentorship for those pursuing VTS certification
• Ask us about certification assistance

Schedule:

• Full-Time Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

The Cardiology Technician serves as the primary technician to the Cardiologist(s). They work to assist the Cardiologist in their daily duties and carry out their treatment/diagnostic plans. Compassion, patience, professionalism, and kindness to all clients, whether in person or on the phone, is a must.

Responsibilities include:

• Strong technical veterinary nursing skills, anesthesia knowledge, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Manage and provide comprehensive care for cardiology patients, including nursing care, treatments, monitoring, recovery, and patient advocacy.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication calculations and administration, digital radiography, laboratory testing, and patient preparation and recovery.
• Monitor and administer anesthesia and sedation for cardiac diagnostics, interventional procedures, and surgical cases, including epidural administration when appropriate.
• Assist with advanced cardiac diagnostics, including echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs), thoracic radiographs, Holter monitor placement, and client education for home monitoring.
• Assist veterinarians during appointments by gathering patient histories, obtaining diagnostics, restraining patients, supporting examinations, and facilitating patient flow.
• Clean and maintain ECG/echo equipment and surgical equipment
• Provide exceptional client communication, education, discharge instructions, and aftercare support while maintaining a compassionate and professional demeanor.
• Assist with bloodwork, physical examinations, chest taps, surgical and interventional procedures, including equipment setup, maintenance, cleaning, and sterilization.
• Monitor hospitalized patients, communicate patient status changes to the medical team, and ensure daily husbandry and comfort needs are met.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and legible medical records in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Clean, maintain, and operate cardiology, anesthesia, ECG, echocardiography, surgical, and C-Arm equipment.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care and outcomes.
• Follow OSHA regulations, hospital safety protocols, and established procedures for handling client concerns and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Participate in rotating holiday coverage, on-call responsibilities, and schedule adjustments as needed to support hospital operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of patient care and hospital objectives.

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with at least 2 years of applicable experience
• At least 1 year of experience within a specialty veterinary hospital preferred, preferably within a Cardiology department
• Safely handle, lift, and restrain dogs/cats; stand for extended periods
• Perform venipuncture and place peripheral IV catheters using aseptic technique
• Basic surgical experience/knowledge preferred
• Communicate effectively with technicians, assistants, doctors, and staff
• Detail-oriented multitasker with…