Hourly Pay Rate: $24.00–$34.50/hour + overnight differential (based on experience, technical skill level, and hospital leveling) Schedule: Full-time and Part-time available Location: Lakewood, Colorado
Evolution Veterinary Specialists (EVS) is hiring an experienced and compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency & Critical Care (ER/ICU) team on overnights. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced medicine, enjoys working through complex cases, and wants to be part of a collaborative, privately owned specialty and emergency hospital.
Our overnight team plays a critical role in patient stabilization, ongoing ICU care, emergency treatment, and supporting some of our hospital’s most complex and critical cases. If you love high-level medicine, strong teamwork, and a hospital culture that values both excellent patient care and the people providing it, we’d love to meet you.
About the Role As an ER/ICU Registered Veterinary Technician, you will support the care of emergent and critically ill patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. This role is ideal for a technician who is confident, adaptable, and excited to grow their emergency and critical care skills while working alongside experienced ER doctors and board-certified specialists.
What You’ll Do
Triage and assist in stabilizing emergency patients
Provide nursing care for hospitalized ER and ICU patients
Monitor and manage critically ill patients, including ongoing treatments and assessments
Place and maintain IV catheters, urinary catheters, feeding tubes, and other supportive devices as indicated
Assist with emergency and critical care procedures, including:
Administer medications and treatments accurately and efficiently
Monitor anesthesia and sedation for emergency procedures as needed
Communicate clearly with doctors and team members to support high-quality patient care
Maintain accurate and timely medical records
Support a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
Schedule
Overnight shift
Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Typical schedules may include:
3 x 12-hour shifts
Weekend and holiday may apply
Compensation $24.00–$34.50/hour Overnight differential applies 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 emergency and critical care setting
Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills
Preferred:
1+ year of experience as an RVT, ideally in ER, ICU, or specialty medicine
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (AS/BS/BA)
BLS and/or ALS CPR certification
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.
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 emergency and critical care setting Strong communication, teamwork, and patient care skills
