Registered Veterinary Technician

Humane Colorado • Denver, CO

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Humane Colorado is currently hiring Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our Shelter Veterinary Services team! This role involves collaborating with technicians, assistants, and veterinarians to provide critical care, perform diagnostics, and support animal recovery. The position is based at the Leslie A. Malone Center in Denver and is part of a mission-driven team focused on ending pet homelessness and suffering.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of current veterinary practices
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work in a team environment
• High attention to detail
• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or equivalent experience
• Completion of a veterinary technician internship or comparable experience
• Current registration or able to register as a Veterinary Technician through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Responsibilities

• Collect samples for testing and perform laboratory tests.
• Take and develop x-rays.
• Medicate, vaccinate, and treat animals as prescribed by veterinarian.
• Administer anesthesia and monitor animals under anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures. This includes using proper restraint.
• Provide medical assistance and counseling to patrons.
• Use and maintain medical equipment.
• Perform physical examination of animals.
• Perform data entry to update animal records.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• Perform euthanasia and other related tasks.
• Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
• Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations.
• This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and business partners.
• Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances.
• Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• Sabbatical
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee discounts
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• student loan reimbursement
• CE allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree