Registered Veterinary Technician - Relief Emergency
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Greeley, CO, United States
Registered Veterinary Technician - Relief Emergency
Location: Greeley, CO
Pay Range: $24-$28/hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials
Provide High-Quality Emergency Care with Flexible Scheduling
PET’s Emergency Hospital is seeking an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Technician to support our 24-hour emergency and critical care team. This role is ideal for credentialed technicians who enjoy emergency medicine and want schedule flexibility while still practicing high-level, hands-on patient care.
You’ll work in a brand-new, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital with state-of-the-art equipment, a supportive team culture, and the stability and benefits of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Why PET’s Emergency Hospital
AAHA-accredited 24‑hour emergency hospital
Brand-new facility with modern diagnostics and equipment
Supportive, emotionally intelligent team culture
Strong focus on work‑life balance (especially for relief staff)
What You’ll Do
As a Relief Emergency Veterinary Technician, you’ll support emergency and critical care cases by:
Assisting veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures
Providing advanced nursing care and emergency first aid to injured or critical patients
Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‑operative care as needed
Monitoring anesthetic and hospitalized patients (ASA I‑III; ASA IV‑V preferred)
Obtaining and interpreting BP, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂ readings
Collecting laboratory samples and performing in‑house diagnostics
Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment
Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records
Maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment and exam areas
Collaborating with doctors, technicians, and support teams during high‑acuity cases
What We’re Looking For
Required Experience & Credentials
2+ years of emergency veterinary technician experience
Active CVT/LVT/RVT credential (ECC encouraged)
Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting
Strong clinical observation and problem‑solving skills
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
Comfort supporting higher‑risk anesthesia cases (ASA IV‑V)
Familiarity with ventilators
Experience in critical care or ICU settings
You’ll Grow with Us
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Benefits – Our Care in Action
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Mental health support through Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr‑ental leave for new pet adoptions
Backup childcare and elder care support
FREE CE courses
Pet care discounts and perks
Student loan support tools
Some benefits are available to full‑time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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Location: Greeley, CO
Pay Range: $24-$28/hour, based on experience, skills, and credentials
Provide High-Quality Emergency Care with Flexible Scheduling
PET’s Emergency Hospital is seeking an experienced Relief Emergency Veterinary Technician to support our 24-hour emergency and critical care team. This role is ideal for credentialed technicians who enjoy emergency medicine and want schedule flexibility while still practicing high-level, hands-on patient care.
You’ll work in a brand-new, AAHA-accredited emergency hospital with state-of-the-art equipment, a supportive team culture, and the stability and benefits of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Why PET’s Emergency Hospital
AAHA-accredited 24‑hour emergency hospital
Brand-new facility with modern diagnostics and equipment
Supportive, emotionally intelligent team culture
Strong focus on work‑life balance (especially for relief staff)
What You’ll Do
As a Relief Emergency Veterinary Technician, you’ll support emergency and critical care cases by:
Assisting veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures
Providing advanced nursing care and emergency first aid to injured or critical patients
Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‑operative care as needed
Monitoring anesthetic and hospitalized patients (ASA I‑III; ASA IV‑V preferred)
Obtaining and interpreting BP, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂ readings
Collecting laboratory samples and performing in‑house diagnostics
Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment
Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records
Maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment and exam areas
Collaborating with doctors, technicians, and support teams during high‑acuity cases
What We’re Looking For
Required Experience & Credentials
2+ years of emergency veterinary technician experience
Active CVT/LVT/RVT credential (ECC encouraged)
Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting
Strong clinical observation and problem‑solving skills
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
Comfort supporting higher‑risk anesthesia cases (ASA IV‑V)
Familiarity with ventilators
Experience in critical care or ICU settings
You’ll Grow with Us
Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
Benefits – Our Care in Action
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Mental health support through Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr‑ental leave for new pet adoptions
Backup childcare and elder care support
FREE CE courses
Pet care discounts and perks
Student loan support tools
Some benefits are available to full‑time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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