Registered Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals•Louisville, CO

19d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Centennial Valley Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician. VCA Centennial Valley is an AAHA-accredited, 3-doctor small animal practice in Louisville, Colorado. The majority of our team is Fear Free Individual Certified and we practice gentle, kind and respectful animal handling.Feline, Canine, Rabbits, Avian, Exotics and Reptiles Patient Base. We are a connected, team orientated group who enjoys working with each other and having fun! Ideal candidates should possess: excellent teamwork skills, animal handling and animal healthcare knowledge, competence with anesthesia monitoring and surgery. This position will divide their time between assisting with treatments, surgeries, dentals, monitoring anesthesia, and assisting doctors with appointments. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Why Join the VCA Centennial Valley Animal Hospital team? We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team! Why We Want You! As a member of the VCA Centennial Valley Animal Hospital, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

Excellent teamwork skills
Animal handling and animal healthcare knowledge
Competence with anesthesia monitoring and surgery
CVT
RVT
LVT

Responsibilities

Assisting with treatments
Assisting with surgeries
Assisting with dentals
Monitoring anesthesia
Assisting doctors with appointments
Physical examinations and patient assessment
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Continuing education allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
401(k)
Competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!