Veterinary Technician (RVT)
About The Position
Aspen View Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their dedicated team. Veterinary Technicians are the primary medical support for veterinarians and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care, client education, and hospital leadership. The ideal candidate is a skilled, compassionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about advancing patient care through teamwork, technical excellence, and continuous learning. The role offers opportunities to fully utilize advanced technical and nursing skills in a collaborative team environment built on mutual respect and support, with hands-on experience in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and patient care. The hospital is committed to professional development and continued learning, maintaining high standards of medicine and patient advocacy, and fostering a workplace culture that values teamwork, leadership, and growth.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
- Current Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician license in good standing.
- Successful completion of the VTNE.
- Strong technical skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, radiology, and patient care.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced situations.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
- Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork.
- Ability to safely handle and restrain patients of varying sizes and temperaments.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and assist with larger patients as needed.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and client service.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional nursing care and support for hospitalized and outpatient patients.
- Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in condition to veterinarians.
- Administer injectable, topical, oral, and intravenous medications as directed.
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection.
- Perform laboratory testing including bloodwork, urinalysis, cytology, fecal testing, and diagnostic screening.
- Obtain diagnostic radiographs, including dental radiographs.
- Monitor anesthesia and support surgical and dental procedures from preparation through recovery.
- Perform dental cleanings, charting, and patient assessments.
- Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
- Educate clients regarding preventive care, treatment plans, medications, and patient wellness.
- Assist with emergency patient care and triage as needed.
- Support training, mentorship, and supervision of team members and technician students.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including 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 discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
