Registered Veterinary Technician

Humane Society Pikes Peak Region•Pueblo, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Veterinary Technician provides advanced clinical support and leadership within the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region’s shelter medicine program. The role delivers patient care, supports examinations and surgical procedures, helps animals recover and prepare for adoption, reunification, or placement, and contributes to lifesaving animal-welfare work. The technician also mentors veterinary assistants, externs, and volunteers and helps uphold clinical standards, teamwork, and continuous learning. This is a full-time, on-site position in Pueblo, Colorado. The schedule typically consists of four 10-hour shifts per week, includes at least one weekend day, and may include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed. The role involves active, hands-on work with animals and equipment, exposure to allergens, cleaning products, infectious-disease wards, medical procedures, and varying shelter conditions. Employment is contingent on a background check, including criminal, citizenship/immigration-status, and motor-vehicle-record checks.

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.
Veterinary nursing and anesthesia skills.
Ability to remain calm, adapt, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with staff, volunteers, and the public.
Attention to detail and commitment to accurate medical records.
Interest in mentoring and helping others learn.
Commitment to animal welfare, shelter medicine, and HSPPR's mission and values.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently lift and move animals and equipment weighing 25+ pounds and occasionally 40+ pounds; and frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and reach.
Ability to work around animals, animal allergens, cleaning products, varying environmental conditions, infectious-disease wards, medical procedures, and shelter environments.

Nice To Haves

Shelter medicine experience.
Experience with high-volume surgery and anesthesia.
Experience mentoring or training others.

Responsibilities

Perform blood draws, place IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, provide nursing care, and prepare patients for surgery.
Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
Administer medications, treatments, and anesthesia under veterinary direction.
Calculate drug dosages and fluid rates accurately.
Perform in-house laboratory testing and radiographs.
Monitor hospitalized patients and ensure appropriate follow-up care.
Triage incoming medical cases and prioritize patient needs.
Provide care for animals in isolation, foster care, and recovery programs.
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
Support vaccination and treatment protocols.
Monitor and treat animals in specialized care areas, including parvovirus and ringworm wards.
Assist with humane euthanasia procedures when necessary.
Train, mentor, and support veterinary assistants, externs, and volunteers.
Share technical knowledge, demonstrate proper medical techniques and patient-care standards, and support staff development.
Promote teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning, and uphold high standards of veterinary medicine.
Serve as a role model for best practices in patient care, safety, and clinical procedures.