Registered Veterinary Technician - RVT Pay Differential - Shelter Veterinary Services
About The Position
Humane Colorado is currently hiring Registered Veterinary Technicians with compensation starting at $26.40 - $27.85 per hour (Compensation base range is $23.40 - $24.85 + $3 per hour Registered Veterinary Technician differential) to join our Shelter Veterinary Services team! Are you a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who thrives in a team environment and wants your work to make a real impact? Join Humane Colorado and work alongside a dedicated group of veterinary professionals committed to ending pet homelessness and suffering. In this vital role, you’ll collaborate with technicians, assistants, and veterinarians to provide critical care, perform diagnostics, and support animal recovery. Your expertise will help give every animal the best chance at a healthy, hopeful future. Based at our Leslie A. Malone Center in Denver, this is your opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team where every day, together, we save lives. Purpose of Position: Provide medical care and treatment for animals.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or equivalent experience
- Completion of a veterinary technician internship or comparable experience
- Current registration or able to register as a Veterinary Technician through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
- Working knowledge of current veterinary practices
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to work in a team environment
- High attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Collect samples for testing and perform laboratory tests.
- Take and develop x-rays.
- Medicate, vaccinate, and treat animals as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Administer anesthesia and monitor animals under anesthesia.
- Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures. This includes using proper restraint.
- Provide medical assistance and counseling to patrons.
- Use and maintain medical equipment.
- Perform physical examination of animals.
- Perform data entry to update animal records.
- Clean and maintain work areas.
- Perform euthanasia and other related tasks.
- Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
Benefits
- Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Time
- Sabbatical
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with matching
- Employee discounts
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- RVTs are eligible for student loan reimbursement
- CE allowance
- and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
