Registered Veterinary Technician at South Platte Veterinary Hospital
About The Position
South Platte Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician who is high-energy, obsessed with patient care, and ready to be a key part of their growing team. The practice offers a full range of veterinary services at affordable prices, including vaccinations, spay and neuters, blood work, x-rays, dental services, general surgery, and routine veterinary services. They emphasize high-level medicine, work-life balance, flexible schedules, and a positive, collaborative work environment. The hospital is located on the South Platte River, offering access to outdoor recreational trails. They are committed to radical transparency with clients regarding costs and focus on community roots through adoption events and local engagement. The culture is described as fun and supportive, with a serious approach to medicine but a light atmosphere, including impromptu dance parties and a team that builds each other up.
Requirements
- Current CVT, RVT, or LVT status.
- A passion for anesthesia, laser therapy, and dental health.
- Flexibility, collaboration, and readiness to help build the practice.
- Belief in doing what’s best for the patient, every single time.
- State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
- Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages.
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.
Nice To Haves
- Anesthesia nerd or looking to become a VTS in Dentistry.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
- Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
- Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
- Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
- Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
- Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
- Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
- Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
- Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
- Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
- Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
- Bonus incentive
- Career and professional development
- State licensing fee reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
