Registered Veterinary Technician - Animal Clinic of Woodland Park

AmeriVet•Woodland Park, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Clinic of Woodland Park is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team in Woodland Park, Colorado. For over 25 years, the clinic has provided affordable and compassionate pet health care, treating primarily dogs and cats, but also birds, snakes, turtles, lizards, rabbits, guinea pigs, and occasional tarantulas. The clinic emphasizes client education and offers comprehensive care in internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery. The veterinary technicians are supported by skilled vet assistants and receptionists. The clinic has been voted "Best Veterinarian & Best Animal Hospital" in Teller County for seven consecutive years.

Requirements

3 + years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in Colorado, or eligible to transfer/acquire state license within 3 months of hire required.
Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
Passion for working with small animals, birds, exotics, and their owners.
Experience with proper animal handling and restraint for a variety of species.
Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare.
Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing care in a hospital or outdoor setting.
Perform dental procedures including scaling, polishing, extractions, and suturing.
Skilled in IV Catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages, and splints.
Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care.
Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation.
Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.
All other duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician as allowable by law.