Registered Veterinary Technician, Dentistry
Ethos Veterinary Health•Boulder, CO
•$27 - $29•Onsite
About The Position
Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) in Boulder, CO is hiring a Dental Veterinary Technician to join our specialty team. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to build advanced skills in veterinary dentistry, dental imaging, anesthesia, pain management, and specialty patient care!
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential required.
- At least 2 years of applicable veterinary technician experience.
- At least 1 year of experience working in a specialty veterinary hospital.
- Knowledge of veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology.
- Experience or interest in veterinary dentistry, dental imaging, anesthesia, and specialty patient care.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and other hospital team members.
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in additional languages is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive patient care for dogs and cats receiving specialty veterinary dentistry services, including patient preparation, restraint, admission, discharge, and medical history documentation.
- Perform dental prophylaxis, obtain and interpret dental radiographs, and safely handle and utilize veterinary dental instruments.
- Assist with dental treatment planning, patient estimates, scheduling, advanced imaging, and client communication and education.
- Perform venipuncture and peripheral IV catheter placement, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Complete pre-anesthetic evaluations and implement prescribed anesthesia plans from pre-anesthesia through recovery, including continuous patient monitoring.
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and monitoring systems, including pulse oximetry and capnography.
- Monitor patients for anesthetic complications and hemodynamic changes, including hypotension, and appropriately respond to changes in ventilation and oxygenation.
- Perform pain assessments and support multimodal pain management plans for dental patients.
- Maintain accurate medical records and follow established CASE protocols for dental patient care, anesthesia, and safety.
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, assistants, and other hospital team members to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality specialty patient care.
Benefits
- Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
- Discount on: Fear Free Certification & RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
- Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTS Support
- Professional Development Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
- Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
- NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
- Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
- Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
