Registered Veterinary Technician - Patient Care or Surgery Center
About The Position
Put Your Skills to Work Saving Lives Are you a Registered Veterinary Technician looking for a career where your expertise truly matters? At HSPPR, you'll do more than provide medical care-you'll help transform the lives of animals in need. As an RVT, you'll play a critical role in our shelter medicine program by delivering advanced patient care, supporting surgical procedures, mentoring team members, and helping animals heal on their journey toward adoption, reunification, or placement. Our mission is clear: HSPPR offers compassionate care to animals, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering. Every day, our veterinary team makes a difference for vulnerable animals, and we're looking for a skilled, compassionate RVT to join us. Why Shelter Medicine? Shelter medicine offers a unique opportunity to use the full scope of your veterinary skills while making a meaningful impact on animal welfare. You'll work with a diverse caseload, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and play a vital role in lifesaving efforts that directly benefit animals and the community.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology from an accredited institution
- Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license
- Completion of a veterinary technician internship or at least one year of experience in a full-service veterinary hospital or animal shelter environment
- Valid Colorado driver's license with an insurable driving record
Nice To Haves
- Shelter medicine experience
- Experience with high-volume surgery and anesthesia
- Experience mentoring or training others
Responsibilities
- Performing blood draws, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, nursing care, and surgical preparation
- Assisting veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Administering medications, treatments, and anesthesia under veterinary direction
- Calculating drug dosages and fluid rates accurately
- Performing in-house laboratory testing and radiographs
- Monitoring hospitalized patients and ensuring appropriate follow-up care
- Triaging incoming medical cases and prioritizing patient needs
- Providing care for animals in isolation, foster care, and recovery programs
- Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records
- Supporting vaccination and treatment protocols
- Monitoring and treating animals in specialized care areas, including parvovirus and ringworm wards
- Assisting with humane euthanasia procedures when necessary
- Training, mentoring, and supporting veterinary assistants, externs, and volunteers
- Serving as a role model by demonstrating best practices in patient care, safety, and clinical procedures
- Sharing knowledge and technical expertise with coworkers
- Demonstrating proper medical techniques and patient care standards
- Assisting in the training and development of staff, volunteers, and externs
- Promoting a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning
- Leading by example and upholding the highest standards of veterinary medicine
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary
- Dental and vision Plans
- Supplemental Group Life Insurance
- Short and long term disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Direct Deposit
- Personal Pet Perks
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
