Registered Veterinary Technician - Front Range Veterinary Clinic

Suveto • Fort Collins, CO

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Front Range Veterinary Clinic, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join their team. They are a full-service animal healthcare center equipped to diagnose and treat dogs and cats throughout their lives, providing compassionate, quality veterinary care. The clinic emphasizes exceeding client expectations, being responsible community members, and fostering a supportive environment that encourages work-life balance for their staff.

Requirements

• Successfully passed the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination).
• Graduate from an AVMA accredited Animal Science program with an AS or BS.
• Knowledge of advanced fluid therapy, anesthetic monitoring, advanced CPR, and all aspects of laboratory and surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of advanced pharmacology and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to new situations.
• Ability to act as a team player.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
• Triage patients and determine their stability.
• Perform physical assessments and record observations.
• Assist veterinarians in all aspects of surgical procedures, including pre-medication, setup, induction, preparation, anesthesia maintenance, surgical monitoring, assisting, recovery, post-operative orders, and pain management.
• Perform blood collection via all routes, selecting the best method based on patient needs or specific tests.
• Prepare fluid therapy, including infusion pump/syringe pump setup, appropriate IVF setup, fluid types and rates, and CRI calculations.
• Assist with dosage calculations and dispensing of medication, including controlled substances, and perform advanced emergency drug calculations, dosing, and administration protocols.
• Monitor daily activities of in-hospital patients, both stable and those requiring advanced monitoring.
• Communicate patient status with doctors, technicians, office staff, and clients.
• Prepare patients for discharge, including client education on home care and medication.
• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints.
• Document accurately and maintain medical records according to hospital standards.
• Ensure a clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet care discounts
• 401K with a true match up to 4%
• VSOP® grants (Suveto’s Veterinary Stock Ownership Plan) at no cost to team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees