Registered Veterinary Technician

Petco•Westminster City, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Veterinary Technician provides veterinary care to patients at a Vetco Total Care full-service hospital and customer care to their owners. The technician represents Petco’s mission and values, supports the technical and customer-service team, and helps foster cohesion and motivation among hospital partners. The role contributes to efficient day-to-day hospital operations and a high standard of care, with the goal of supporting patient well-being, customer satisfaction, and employee retention. The technician works under the direct supervision of veterinarians for patient-care activities and takes direction from the Hospital Office Manager for overall supervision. The role involves regular contact with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies supplying products or services used by the practice. Most duties take place in the hospital, with substantial direct contact with clients and pets.

Requirements

Completed college or college-equivalent education required to become a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state where the hospital is located.
At least 1 year of previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compassionate and sympathetic demeanor, with the ability to remain professional during emotional and stressful situations.
Telephone and computer skills.
Willingness to work as a team player, learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Responsibilities

Greet clients and patients, escort them to exam rooms, obtain weights and vital signs, record this information in the electronic medical record, and document patient histories.
Assist veterinarians with routine and emergency appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia under direct supervision.
Restrain patients; obtain and process laboratory samples; handle and dispense medications as directed by the veterinarian; and maintain electronic medical records.
Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results to doctors and clients, maintain inventory and client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable.
Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures; support induction and monitor anesthetized patients, including recording vital parameters under veterinary direction; monitor recovery; and prepare patients for discharge or transfer to overnight care when needed.
Provide in-hospital treatments, including injectable and oral medications and intravenous therapies; keep patients clean, watered, and fed as directed; and walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.
Participate in training new staff and disseminating knowledge as required.
Keep the hospital neat and clean, performing cleaning according to needs and the maintenance schedule.
Perform additional duties as assigned and provide backup phone and front-desk support as needed.