Certified Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Petcarehospital; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Colorado seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician specialized in Oncology. The role involves providing expert care for pets, assisting veterinarians in surgeries, and managing health records while ensuring a stress-free environment. Join a team dedicated to pet welfare with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet

Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care

Discretionary funds for education

Pet perks and service discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a credentialed Veterinary Technician.
• Experience in Oncology preferred.
• Skills in patient care and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with quality care and client education.
• Assist in surgeries and maintain medical records.
• Communicate pet health concerns effectively.

Skills

Patient restraint

Anesthesia monitoring

Communication

Organization

Positive work attitude

Self-motivated

Education

Active LVT/RVT or CVT

Job description

Certified Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists

Windsor, CO

Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists is looking for aCredentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT) experienced in Oncology to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About the Hospital

At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, we offer 24/7 emergency and urgent care for dogs and cats in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming.We specialize in critical care, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery.We also offer mobile veterinary surgery services through Front Range Mobile Surgical Specialists. When your pet is experiencing an emergency, seconds can make a difference – and we are here for you!

Our highly-trained team of emergency veterinarians, technicians, and support staff are here for you 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We will also work closely with your family veterinarian to ensure a continuity of care and the best possible outcome for your pet. We cherish the human-animal bond and will treat every patient and client that comes through our door with compassion, dignity, and respect.

About You

As a Veterinary Technician, CVT, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• REQUIRED: Active LVT/RVT or CVT
• Experience working in Oncology preferred, experience in specialty/ER encouraged to apply
• Must be skilled at patient restraint, placing IV catheters, anesthesia monitoring, jugular blood draws, take diagnostic radiographs, and practice general technician duties.
• Possesses a positive work attitude
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Is committed to a stress-free environment for our patients
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive with Us

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at$24 - $27/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.