Registered Veterinary Technician South Platte Veterinary Hospital

South Platte Veterinary Hospital•Sheridan, CO

3d•$22 - $26•Onsite

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. They are a 3-doctor general practice that balances top-tier medicine with a genuine commitment to work-life balance and a flexible schedule. The practice prioritizes price transparency and celebrates its rescue origins by hosting adoption events, holiday parties, and open houses. They focus on making routine care accessible and foster a light atmosphere with impromptu dance parties and a team that builds each other up. The hospital is located on the South Platte River with direct access to hiking and biking trails.

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.