Veterinary Technician - Specialty, ER & Critical Care
About The Position
Veritas Veterinary Partners is hiring veterinary technicians for specialty, emergency, and critical care work at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The hospital provides specialty and emergency veterinary care in a collaborative environment alongside board-certified specialists and experienced clinicians, with advanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities. The organization emphasizes compassionate, high-quality patient care, teamwork, respect, work-life balance, and employee learning and career development. The role involves providing nursing care and supporting diagnostic, anesthesia, surgical, and treatment procedures for veterinary patients. Applicants must be registered or provisional veterinary technicians and have at least two years of experience working in a veterinary clinic. Emergency or specialty experience is a plus. Compensation is listed as $26–$34 per hour; the posting also lists a base pay range of $26–$29 per hour, with additional differentials for swing and overnight shifts. RVTs hired into ICU positions may be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The position is based at 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and proficient in spoken and written English. Additional language fluency is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Registered or provisional veterinary technician credential.
- At least 2 years of experience working in a veterinary clinic.
- Reliable and organized, with a commitment to high-level patient and client care.
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency or specialty veterinary experience.
- Additional fluency in languages other than English.
Responsibilities
- Collect diagnostic samples and perform venipuncture and catheter placement.
- Monitor anesthesia, sedation, and procedures.
- Place IV catheters and manage fluid therapy.
- Calculate and administer medications by IV, IM, and SQ routes.
- Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiographs and ultrasound support.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide compassionate nursing care.
- Prepare patients for surgery and use sterile technique and proper instrument handling.
- Monitor patients, assess pain, and recognize trends in patient condition.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options, with some plans available at little to no cost.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Covered licensing fees.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Mental health support through Talkspace and ComPsych.
- Trupanion pet insurance hospital discounts.
- Uniform allowance.
- Teammate referral bonus program, including $5,000 for RVT referrals.
- Eligible RVTs hired into ICU positions may receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
