Registered Veterinary Technician - Westside Animal Hospital

AmeriVet•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Westside Animal Hospital is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician for its small-animal hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The hospital has seven doctors and is described as a busy, high-volume practice with a loyal clientele and a collaborative, efficient team. The technician will provide veterinary nursing care and support dental, laboratory, diagnostic, anesthesia, and surgical procedures, along with other duties permitted by law. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour and may vary based on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location. The schedule is 4/10, with some Saturday coverage required. The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. AmeriVet describes its employee support as including development programs, mentorship, career pathing, competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, student loan assistance, insurance and mental health resources, and paid time off and holidays. Benefits listed apply to full-time employees.

Requirements

At least 3 years of veterinary clinical experience as a Veterinary Technician.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in Colorado, or eligible to transfer or acquire a state license within 3 months of hire.
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
Passion for working with small animals, birds, and their owners.
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint for a variety of species.
Ability to perform nursing care in a hospital.
Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Experience with dental procedures, including scaling and polishing.
Skill in IV catheter placement and blood draws.
Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience, including intubation, monitoring, and pre-operative and post-operative care.
Laboratory skills, including cytology setup and interpretation.
Diagnostic experience with digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in a hospital setting.
Handle and restrain animals of a variety of species appropriately.
Perform dental procedures, including scaling and polishing.
Place IV catheters and perform blood draws.
Support anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures, including intubation and pre-operative and post-operative care.
Perform laboratory work, including cytology setup and interpretation.
Perform diagnostic procedures, including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.
Perform other Veterinary Technician duties as allowable by law.
Provide some Saturday coverage.