Experienced Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Vetcor • Colora, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Basin Run Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their team. This is a full-time position with a flexible Monday-Friday schedule, offering no weekends or holidays. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and serves dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets. They emphasize Fear Free and Low Stress Handling techniques and are committed to professional growth and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant, RVT, or current RVT student
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory procedures, and patient nursing care
• Experience assisting with surgery and anesthesia monitoring
• Excellent patient handling skills with a commitment to Fear Free or Low Stress techniques
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management
• Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
• Desire to continue learning and growing professionally

Nice To Haves

• RVT Student

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and procedures
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and fluid therapy
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during surgical and dental procedures
• Provide compassionate nursing care, including TPRs, pain assessments, wound care, and patient monitoring
• Practice Fear Free and Low Stress Handling techniques to create positive patient experiences
• Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, and preventive care
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Help maintain clean, organized treatment and exam areas
• Collaborate with teammates to provide exceptional patient care and an efficient workflow

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition support
• Referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous PTO
• Employee pet discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses
• Continuing education allowance
• State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Access to Vetcor's Techlife community
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet food discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed