Registered Veterinary Technician
VetCare Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.
We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment and enjoys the opportunity to make a meaningful impact throughout the patient visit. Our practice cares for a diverse range of patients, including dogs, cats, pocket pets, avian species, and reptiles, offering an engaging caseload where you can utilize and expand a broad range of clinical skills.
In this role, you will play an integral part in both outpatient and procedural workflows, providing compassionate, high-quality care while supporting clients and collaborating closely with the medical team. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical expertise, sound judgment, and communication skills they bring to every aspect of the hospital. Our team is encouraged to utilize their skills, experience, and credentials to their fullest potential while helping elevate the quality of medicine, patient care, and client experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
- Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, assisting, and recovery for a variety of species
- Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
- Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
- Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.
Schedule and compensation:
- Compensation: $24 - $29 per hour, for each hour worked
- This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Thursday. Weekend availability is occasionally needed to support coverage, though weekend shifts are infrequent.
Full-time Benefits Package*:
- Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of [state]
- CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
- 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
- Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Colorado**
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Client communication and education
- Anesthetic induction, monitoring, assisting, and recovery
- Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
- Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
- Radiology positioning and safety protocols
- Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
- Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
- Accurate medical record documentation
- Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
- Handling pocket pets, reptiles, and avian experience preferred but willing to train
**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply
Why choose VetCare Animal Hospital?
Located in Denver, CO, Vet Care Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care. Our team of five veterinarians sees a diverse range of species, including dogs, cats, pocket pets, avian patients, and reptiles, creating a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment.
We provide a wide range of services, including wellness care, dentistry, surgery, and ongoing management of chronic conditions. Our practice also partners with a board-certified veterinary surgeon to perform orthopedic procedures in-house, providing opportunities to be involved in advanced surgical cases while delivering exceptional patient care.
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Posting Date: 09/01/26
The application deadline is at least 5 days after the posting date.
How to apply: Please click the "apply" link provided on the job posting platform.
This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Pay Range
$24 - $29 USD
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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