Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
We are currently looking to hire a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team at Animal Clinic of Woodland Park in Woodland Park, Colorado. For more than 25 years, Animal Clinic of Woodland Park has offered affordable and compassionate pet health care from our little red cabin in the center of Woodland Park. We take pride in caring for pets in a friendly, open atmosphere, emphasizing client education. Our doctors are trained in all aspects of internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery, and they work with clients to provide the best possible care for their pets. We primarily treat dogs and cats, but our staff also work with birds, snakes, turtles, lizards, rabbits, guinea pigs and the occasional tarantula. They are supported by our dedicated staff of skilled veterinary technicians, vet assistants and receptionists. We have been voted “Best Veterinarian & Best Animal Hospital” for seven years running in Teller County!
Requirements
- 3 + years of veterinary clinical experience, as a veterinary technician or assistant
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in Colorado, or eligible to transfer/acquire state license within 3 months of hire required
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
- Passion for working with small animals, birds, exotics, and their owners
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint for a variety of species
- Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
- Understands the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing care in a hospital or outdoor setting
- Dental procedure experience, scaling, polishing, extractions, suturing
- Skilled in IV Catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, applying casts, bandages and splints
- Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative and post-operative care
- Laboratory skills including cytology set-up and interpretation
- Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
- All other duties of a Registered Veterinary Technician as allowable by law
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $2500
- License reimbursement
- Continuing Education allowance of $1000 per year
- Referral program
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you
- Competitive pay
- performance bonuses
- 401(k) matching
- student loan assistance
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- mental health resources
- Generous paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
