Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Description Registered Veterinary Technician – Emergency Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists   Windsor, CO  Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a full-time Veterinary Technician to their team!        At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.       At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, we offer 24/7 emergency and urgent care for dogs and cats in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. We specialize in critical care, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery. We also offer mobile veterinary surgery services through Front Range Mobile Surgical Specialists. When your pet is experiencing an emergency, seconds can make a difference – and we are here for you!   Our highly-trained team of emergency veterinarians, technicians, and support staff are here for you 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We will also work closely with your family veterinarian to ensure a continuity of care and the best possible outcome for your pet. We cherish the human-animal bond and will treat every patient and client that comes through our door with compassion, dignity, and respect.      As a Veterinary Technicianyou’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.       Experience & Skills Requirements: Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an emergency veterinary technician  Required: CVT/LVT/RVT (active and current), ECC encouraged to apply Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care  Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)  Strong attention to detail  Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals  Provide superior nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals  Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V)  Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred)  Prepare animals and instruments for surgery  Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care  Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing  Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts  Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning  Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment  Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian  Collect and record patients' case histories  Role Responsibilities:   Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients. With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow. Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants. Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments. Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems. Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts. Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs. Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.    You’ll Grow with Us  Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:       Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU  Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills  A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital  Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians  Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement     And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.             Benefits – our care in action  We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:        Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions  Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account  Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations  Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets  Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions  401k with employer contribution and no enrollment waiting period  Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program  and so much more!   Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $24-$30/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.       About Thrive Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.   Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.   Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way. We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.   Service – delivering exceptional service Empathy – leading with care Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes Joy – be a source of light Exploration – learn to fuel growth Team – connect for success   At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.   

Created: 2026-03-04