Overnight Intermediate Ward Technician, AESC

Overnight Intermediate Ward Veterinary Technician

Welcome to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)! We are a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with 7 different Specialties. The AESC Team is growing, and we are seeking motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff is essential and important to us, just as the care they provide to the pets and clients in our community.

We are offering competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with an empathic and positive Management team.

We are looking for an Intermediate Ward Technician to join our team. This role involves caring for stable hospitalized patients, helping with assessments, treatments, and diagnostics under a veterinarian’s guidance. The ideal candidate will work closely with doctors, technicians, and assistants to make sure each patient gets the care they need, and will communicate any concerns as they come up.

• $25- $35 depending on experience
• +$3.00/ per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6pm-6am

• Full Time
  • Monday - Thursday
  • 10pm-8am

The Intermediate Ward Technician’s primary responsibility is to provide care for the hospitalized patients that are deemed stable according to the veterinarian’s evaluation and AESC
’s defined levels of hospitalization. This individual will assess patients and facilitate treatments under the direction of the supervising veterinarian. They will have excellent communication with the supervising veterinarian and address concerns with the patients as they arise. The Intermediate Ward Technician is expected to work with all doctors, technicians, and assistants to perform diagnostics and execute treatment plans for the hospitalized patient.

• Provides excellent patient care to every hospitalized patient.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments and procedures that need to be done.
• Perform standard technician duties including patient restraint, venipuncture, SQ Fluids, radiographs, medication administration as ordered by a veterinarian, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications by veterinarian orders.
• Collaborate with all departments across the hospital to ensure that all patients receive the best possible patient care.
• Immediately respond to and assist with STAT calls and follow the appropriate patient care protocols.
• Maintain accurate paperless medical records utilizing Ezy Vet and Smartflow.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of medical and financial practices, including creating estimates and discussing with the owners, collecting payment, and discharging patients.
• Demonstrate compassion and care in all interactions.
• Attending department and staff meetings.
• Contribute to the overall needs, cleanliness, and organization of the hospital.
• Perform sedation and anesthesia according to established hospital protocols (induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery).
• Other duties as needed.

• At least 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician or the ability to become registered upon hire
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

• At least 1 Veterinary Technician experience in an Emergency or Specialty Practice

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance to keep you and your family covered.
• 401(k) with Matching to help you plan for your future.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional personal and professional support.
• Continuing Education (CE):
  • Annual CE hours to advance your skills.
  • CE allowance for training and certifications.
• Uniform Allowance to ensure you’re always prepared.
• Shift Differential Pay for added compensation.
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • Sick Days
  • Vacation Days
  • Bereavement Leave
• Holiday Premium Pay for working during special times of the year.
• On-Call Incentives for additional opportunities.
• License Reimbursement for required certifications.
• Referral Program to reward you for helping us grow our team.

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