Description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Specialty Services 

Hourly Pay Rate: $22.50–$33.00/hour (based on experience, technical skill level, and hospital leveling) (Higher compensation opportunities if VTS) 
Schedule: Full-time opportunities available 
Location: Lakewood, Colorado

Evolution Veterinary Specialists (EVS) is hiring an experienced and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join one of our growing Specialty Services teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys advanced medicine, values thoughtful case management, and wants to be part of a collaborative, privately owned specialty and emergency hospital.

Our specialty departments provide the opportunity to work closely with board-certified specialists, support complex and rewarding cases, and build advanced technical skills in a patient-focused environment. We are currently seeking technicians for opportunities in Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Surgery. If you enjoy high-level medicine, strong teamwork, and a hospital culture that values both excellent patient care and the people behind it, we’d love to meet you. 

About the Role 

As a Specialty Services Registered Veterinary Technician, you will support the care of patients within one of our specialty departments in a fast-paced hospital environment. These are department-specific positions, and technicians will be hired into the specialty that best aligns with their skills, interests, and experience. This role is ideal for a technician who is detail-oriented, communicative, and excited to grow their technical skills while working alongside experienced clinicians and board-certified specialists.

What You’ll Do 

• Provide nursing care for specialty patients within Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, or Surgery
• Assist with department-specific diagnostics, treatments, procedures, and patient monitoring
• Support advanced case management for medically complex and specialty patients
• Place and maintain IV catheters and other supportive devices as indicated
• Collect and process diagnostic samples accurately and efficiently
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Assist with sedation and anesthesia monitoring as appropriate to department needs
• Support patient comfort, safety, and advocacy throughout treatment and hospitalization
• Communicate clearly with doctors and team members to support high-quality patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Support client education and communication in partnership with the clinical team
• Support a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented work environment 

Schedule

• Typical schedule:
  • 4 x 10-hour shifts 
• Schedule structure may vary based on department placement
• Weekend and holiday rotation may apply depending on department needs

Compensation 
$22.50–$33.00/hour 
Compensation is based on experience, technical skill level, and hospital leveling criteria

Requirements 
Required:

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license
• Active registration with DORA
• Ability to work in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital environment
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills 

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience as an RVT, ideally in Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, or specialty medicine
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (AS/BS/BA)
• BLS and/or ALS CPR certification

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Cardiology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, or related specialty strongly preferred (will be compensated more)

Why EVS? 

Evolution Veterinary Specialists is a privately owned, AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. We are proud to offer advanced medicine in a collaborative environment that values growth, transparency, compassion, and accountability - without the feel of a corporate hospital.

Our 26,000 sq ft hospital includes:

• A 2,500 sq ft ICU with Snyder oxygen units and high-flow oxygen therapy  
• A newly expanded four-suite surgery center  
• An on-site blood bank  
• Specialty procedure suites for endoscopy
• Advanced imaging including CT, echocardiography, fluoroscopy

At EVS, you’ll work alongside experienced ER doctors and board-certified specialists while continuing to build your skills in a hospital that supports both excellent medicine and the people behind it.

Benefits & Perks 

• 401(k) with 4% match  
• Health insurance  
• 100% covered: Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life/AD&D  
• CE stipend + in-hospital CE opportunities  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Pay OnDemand  
• Privatized CO PFML  
• Material and uniform stipends  
• Team-building events  
• Pet insurance through Trupanion  
• PTO starting at 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service  

Work Environment & Physical Demands 

This is an active, hands-on role in a fast-paced clinical setting. Team members in this position must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently  
• Stand and walk for extended periods  
• Kneel, crouch, bend, and stoop regularly  
• Work around biological hazards and cleaning agents  
• Operate medical and office equipment  
• Communicate effectively in a busy and sometimes noisy hospital environment  

Our Mission 
To provide elevated specialty and emergency veterinary care while fostering a compassionate, collaborative environment that supports pets and the people who care for them.

Our Core Values (BRITE)

• Best Medicine  
• Respect  
• Integrity  
• Teamwork 
• Empathy 

Evolution Veterinary Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and potential. 

Requirements

Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license
Active registration with DORA
Ability to work in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital environment
Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills