Certified Veterinary Technician - $1000 Sign on Bonus
About The Position
Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us! CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Dugan's Veterinary Hospital - Aurora, CO Must hold a valid Colorado CVT state license. Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder ✅ Wage Range: $23 - $28 /hr. ✅ $1,000 Sign on Bonus Are you tired of being underutilized? Our community-minded small animal practice believes credentialed technicians are the clinical drivers of patient care, and we back that belief with transparent pay, structured growth, and a genuine investment in your well-being. Come join a team where your credentials are a launchpad, not a ceiling. Dugan's Veterinary Hospital – A Look Inside We are a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence and loyal clientele. Our state-of-the-art facility features two dedicated DVMs and an experienced support team committed to the highest standards of care. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. We are a surgery-heavy hospital. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography. At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusiveness. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack? Destination Pet, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a national network of pet-obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of our pet families through total pet care. With more than a century of experience, our founders understood the need for better pet healthcare and believed in the value of integrating pet services from veterinary medicine to, grooming, boarding, daycare, training and more. By connecting the experts behind the scenes, we get to know our pet families in a way that allows us to offer proactive, convenient, and personalized advice and care.
Requirements
- Must hold a valid Colorado CVT state license.
- As a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT), you will be encouraged to work to the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset.
- We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.
Responsibilities
- Anesthesia & Analgesia: Full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
- Dentistry: Full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
- Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
- Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
- Workflow Leadership: Leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.
Benefits
- $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO
- 3 weeks PTO
- Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
- Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine and a Fear Free–focused environment (training and certification supported)
- Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
