Veterinary Technician

CityVet • Highlands Ranch, CO

21h • Onsite

About The Position

At CityVet, the belief is that healthy pets start with happy people, emphasizing a positive and compassionate environment in their vet-led clinics. Employees are crucial in creating this positive atmosphere. Starting a career at CityVet means joining a fun, people-first environment focused on employee growth. CityVet is seeking Veterinary Technicians, and will also consider Veterinary Technician Assistants with a minimum of 1-year experience. Compensation is based on experience and education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Self-motivated & team-oriented
• Weekend availability
• Self starter

Responsibilities

• Maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity
• Helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients
• Relieving the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice
• Facilitating and streamlining communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client
• Assist Veterinarians - prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x-rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post-op & restrain animals during exams
• Obtain Samples - gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
• Testing - test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
• Administer Medications - give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
• Client Communication - obtain medical information from the clients and provide the client proper instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care
• Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive 401k program
• Vision and dental insurance
• HSA options
• Generous Pet-care Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Opportunities
• Community Referral Program (up to $10,000 if contact is hired and meets qualifications)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees