Summary: Performs the daily nursing and medical patient treatments, assists veterinarians with emergency cases and maintains ICU facility.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is a Certified/Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician

Shift Details: Shifts are 3-12 hour overnight shifts with 1-2 weekend nights. 

Wage and Benefits: $21-$26 per hour including overnight and weekend shift differential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, supplemental options, 401k with match, competitive PTO accrual and continued education stipend. Full benefit package available upon request with complete application.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Daily treatments and nursing care of all hospitalized patients including elective procedures, critical care, and isolation.

• Prepares drugs, fluids, and CRIs for daily treatment.

• PO, IM, SQ, PR medication administration.

• Venipuncture including blood draw, IV medication administration, and IV catheter placement.

• Ability to run bloodwork and recognize abnormalities.

• Maintain appropriate biosecurity in ICU and isolation areas by cleaning as necessary. Works with veterinarians to implement and enforce biosecurity protocols.

• Appropriately stock ICU areas with drugs and supplies as needed. Maintains an accurate controlled drug log.

• Accurately maintain digital medical record; complete paper forms as needed.

• Assists veterinarians with euthanasia and necropsies as needed.

• Trains intern veterinarians, technician students, and new employees in ICU/nursing techniques and protocols.

• Client communication as needed.

• Maintains current veterinary technician certification/license/registration if applicable.

About Littleton Equine Medical Center

Littleton Equine Medical Center, a full-service primary care, referral and emergency veterinary hospital facility for horses. We provide complete care for the equine athlete or companion both in our hospital and in the field. Since 1950, Littleton Equine Medical Center has been striving to provide the best care for each horse, from beloved companions to equine athletes at the highest level. Our stiff of over 80 includes veterinarians, interns, technicians and support staff to provide Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region with a referral center for specialized horse care. The reputation of the veterinary practice has been established by many credentials including national and international recognition and staff contributions to the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). Our commitment to innovation and technology has continued to keep Littleton Equine Medical Center in step with the evolving demands of the equine industry.

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