Registered Veterinary Technician
About The Position
The Registered Veterinary Technician provides advanced clinical support and serves as a leader within the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region’s shelter medicine team. The role delivers patient care, supports examinations and surgical procedures, helps animals recover, and contributes to their adoption, reunification, or placement. The position works with a diverse caseload and collaborates with veterinary professionals, staff, volunteers, and the public in support of HSPPR’s animal-welfare mission. The technician is expected to demonstrate strong clinical practices and help develop veterinary assistants, externs, and volunteers through training and mentorship. The role is full-time, on-site in Pueblo, Colorado, and typically works four 10-hour shifts per week, including at least one weekend day. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be needed. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check, including criminal investigation, verification of citizenship or immigration status, and a motor vehicle record.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology from an accredited institution.
- Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
- Completion of a veterinary technician internship or at least one year of experience in a full-service veterinary hospital or animal shelter environment.
- Valid Colorado driver's license with an insurable driving record.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently lift and move animals and equipment weighing 25+ pounds and occasionally 40+ pounds.
- Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and reach.
- Ability to work around animals, animal allergens, cleaning products, varying environmental conditions, infectious disease wards, medical procedures, and shelter environments.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes at least one weekend day and may include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Shelter medicine experience.
- Experience with high-volume surgery and anesthesia.
- Experience mentoring or training others.
Responsibilities
- Perform blood draws, place IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, provide nursing care, and prepare patients for surgery.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures.
- Administer medications, treatments, and anesthesia under veterinary direction.
- Calculate drug dosages and fluid rates accurately.
- Perform in-house laboratory testing and radiographs.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and ensure appropriate follow-up care.
- Triage incoming medical cases and prioritize patient needs.
- Care for animals in isolation, foster care, and recovery programs.
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
- Support vaccination and treatment protocols.
- Monitor and treat animals in specialized care areas, including parvovirus and ringworm wards.
- Assist with humane euthanasia procedures when necessary.
- Train, mentor, and support veterinary assistants, externs, and volunteers.
- Share knowledge and technical expertise with coworkers and demonstrate appropriate medical techniques and patient-care standards.
- Promote teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning, and uphold high standards of veterinary medicine.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching up to 4% of salary.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Supplemental group life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Holidays.
- Personal pet perks.
- Wellness programs.
- Paid sabbatical after five years of employment.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
