Registered Veterinary Technician - Denver, CO

WellHaven Pet Health • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WellHaven Pet Health is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to animals. The technician assists with examinations, treatment, monitoring, diagnostics, laboratory work, and surgical procedures; educates clients; maintains complete patient records; and helps keep hospital operations, equipment, and supplies functioning effectively. The role also includes customer service and selected reception duties.

This position is performed onsite at a hospital or approved offsite event location; remote work is not available. The hospital environment may include limited space, pet-waste odors, noise, and exposure to animals, biological hazards, anesthesia medications, radiation near X-ray equipment, and prescription medications, including controlled substances. Schedules may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays.

Requirements

• Valid and maintained certification, registration, or license as a CVT, RVT, or LVT, as applicable to the state.
• Ability to handle and restrain dogs, cats, and exotic animals.
• Knowledge of basic animal care, including feeding, bathing, grooming, and monitoring animals for signs of distress or illness.
• Knowledge of and experience with common veterinary procedures, including surgery, dentistry, radiology, laboratory diagnostics, and anesthesia management.
• Familiarity with veterinary terminology and abbreviations used in patient records and communication.
• Understanding of veterinary medications, including dosage calculations, drug interactions, and administration methods.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, multitask, and maintain accuracy while managing frequent interruptions.
• Ability to set priorities, take initiative, and remain calm and resilient in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to learn computer software systems, including electronic medical records and scheduling systems.
• Strong customer-service focus and ability to adapt to clients’ needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle emotional situations with empathy, compassion, and approachability.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb; and perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity, reaching, grasping, and visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• At least one year of veterinary hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the examination, treatment, and monitoring of animals under veterinarian supervision.
• Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and treatments.
• Monitor vital signs, collect laboratory samples, and perform diagnostic tests.
• Prepare and analyze blood, urine, and fecal samples; operate and maintain laboratory equipment; interpret test results; and record findings accurately.
• Prepare surgical suites, instruments, and patients; assist veterinarians during surgery; monitor anesthesia; and provide postoperative care.
• Educate clients about Wellness Plans, animal care, nutrition, medication administration, and disease prevention.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical charts in accordance with hospital quality-control standards.
• Maintain hospital equipment and assist with supply inventory and restocking.
• Collaborate with team members to support hospital workflow and operational efficiency, and advocate for the hospital’s overall success and performance.
• Perform selected reception duties, including triaging phone calls, scheduling appointments, and facilitating patient intake and discharge.
• Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional customer service; communicate effectively with clients and the veterinary team; adapt to client needs; and resolve complaints as appropriate.
• Follow OSHA standards and company policies, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain certification and develop veterinary knowledge and skills through continuing education.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits eligibility at 30 hours per week.
• Up to 200 hours of paid time off, including holidays, continuing education, and sick time.
• Comprehensive health coverage and a generous HSA contribution.
• Continuing-education allowance that can be tailored to the employee’s interests.
• Pet Wellness plans.
• Scrub allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED