Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Assistant

Vetcor•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspen Grove Veterinary Care is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Experienced Veterinary Assistant for its busy, growing small animal practice in Fort Collins. The role offers full-time or part-time work, compensation of $20–$25 per hour based on experience and licensure, and a flexible four-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts (one to two per month). The practice provides wellness care, internal medicine, surgery, and urgent care, so the work is varied and hands-on. Responsibilities may vary according to hospital needs and the employee’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities. The technician or assistant will provide patient care and support veterinary procedures, diagnostics, hospitalized and critical patients, and client education. The hospital offers digital radiography and dental radiography, ultrasound, therapy and CO2 surgical lasers, ECG, Doppler blood pressure equipment, CryoPen, Tono-Pen, critical care oxygen kennels, and an in-house laboratory. The practice emphasizes using staff skills fully, supporting team well-being, and providing opportunities for professional growth. The role requires small-animal veterinary technician or assistant experience. RVT credentials are welcomed but not required. The employer describes its workplace as inclusive and equitable, with a culture intended to help employees feel belonging, be authentic, and reach their potential.

Requirements

Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant in a small-animal setting.
Strong technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, blood draws, in-house diagnostics, and imaging.
Excellent client service and communication skills.
Accurate, organized medical record-keeping.
Ability to stay calm and focused in a busy, fast-paced practice.
Team-player attitude and genuine love for animals and their people.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift and restrain animals of varying sizes.

Nice To Haves

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential; welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients under anesthesia during surgical and dental procedures.
Perform venipuncture and blood draws, and run in-house laboratory diagnostics.
Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiographs, dental radiographs, and ultrasound.
Care for hospitalized and critical patients, including treatments and monitoring.
Assist with surgery, urgent care cases, and internal medicine workups.
Write clear, accurate medical notes.
Educate clients on care plans, home care, and preventive medicine.
Deliver a compassionate experience for every client and patient.
Work closely with veterinarians and teammates to keep the day running smoothly.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on skill set, experience, licensure, and future performance.
401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
529 Savings Plan.
Tuition Support Program.
Referral bonus program.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance, for full-time employees.
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service for full-time employees; this benefit does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
Sick time and paid time off.
Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
Pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.
Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance.
Uniform allowance of $250 annually.
Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discount program.