Registered Veterinary Technician

AmeriVet•Woodland Park, CO

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Clinic of Woodland Park in Woodland Park, Colorado is looking to hire a Registered Veterinary Technician. This role offers variety in work life, with opportunities to work with exotics, birds, and wildlife in addition to dogs and cats. The clinic has been providing affordable and compassionate pet health care for over 25 years, emphasizing client education in a friendly atmosphere. Doctors are trained in internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery. The clinic staff includes skilled veterinary technicians, vet assistants, and receptionists.

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.
Perform dental procedures including scaling, polishing, extractions, and 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.