Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Cherished Companions Animal Clinic is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $19 - $30 per hour, based on experience and licensure. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 6:00 pm, consisting of four ten-hour shifts. The clinic is a five-doctor small animal hospital in Castle Rock known for its incredible team culture. They are looking for someone excited to learn, jump in, and be part of a supportive team that invests in growth, values work-life balance, and encourages authenticity.
Requirements
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant and technician candidates welcome
- Confidence in patient handling and technical skills
- Strong technical abilities including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, laboratory procedures, and anesthesia monitoring
- Experience assisting in surgery and patient nursing care
- Knowledge of preventative care, pharmacology, and medication administration
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative, team-first mindset and commitment to continued learning
- A positive attitude, reliability, and genuine passion for veterinary medicine
Nice To Haves
- Opportunities to work with dentistry, anesthesia, laser therapy, ultrasound, surgery, and radiology
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and obtain medical histories, vitals, and patient assessments
- Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgeries, and procedures
- Provide compassionate nursing care from intake through discharge
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
- Obtain high-quality radiographs and assist with diagnostic imaging
- Run in-house laboratory testing including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, and cytology
- Support surgical and dental procedures including preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery
- Practice Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques
- Educate clients with compassion, clarity, and confidence
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient documentation
- Collaborate with the team to maintain efficient workflow and a positive hospital culture
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)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
