Veterinary Technician/Assistant
About The Position
South Boulder Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role at its four-doctor small animal practice in Boulder, Colorado. The hospital emphasizes high-quality medicine, excellent client service, and a supportive, collaborative team environment. The position offers a predictable four-day work week with rotating Saturdays and compensation based on experience. The role uses a broad range of veterinary skills across laboratory work, radiology, surgery, and dentistry. Responsibilities may vary according to hospital needs and the employee’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities. The role involves patient triage and assessment; assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures; performing clinical tasks such as venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection; obtaining radiographs; conducting in-house laboratory testing; supporting surgical and dental procedures; monitoring anesthesia and patient vitals; maintaining medical records; and communicating compassionately with clients. Veterinary technician credentials are preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant.
- Confidence with venipuncture, catheter placement, radiography, and laboratory work.
- Experience supporting surgical and dental procedures and monitoring anesthesia.
- Passion for patient care and client service.
- A team-first attitude and pride in high-quality medicine.
- Availability for rotating Saturdays.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift an unspecified weight with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- CVT, LVT, or RVT credentials are preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vital signs, and assessments.
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection.
- Take high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards.
- Run in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and fecal testing.
- Support surgical and dental procedures, including preparation, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care.
- Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs during procedures.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Communicate with clients about their pets’ care with compassion and clarity.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching and a Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
- Tuition support.
- Referral bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for full-time employees.
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service, subject to the stated limitation for states with paid family leave programs.
- Sick time and paid time off.
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
- Pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.
- Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement.
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
- Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance.
- Uniform allowance.
- Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
- 529 Savings Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
