Credentialed Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated veterinary technician to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality medical care to pets, including performing venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical assistance. With a commitment to professional growth, the position offers exposure to advanced imaging tools and the expertise of many specialists. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a supportive environment to enhance your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values compassion and excellence in veterinary medicine!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Expertise in high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care.
• Ability to foster lifelong partnerships with pet owners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding client experiences and compassionate care.
• Assist in surgical preparation and patient recovery.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Anderson Animal Hospital has served the Lakewood community since 1990!

We are a full service clinic that treats dogs and cats. Please visit our website to learn more about our practice: vcahospitals.com/anderson

Position Overview

The successful candidate will believe in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care, with the expertise and technical skills to implement them effectively.

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to gain the confidence of pet parents by delivering an outstanding client experience, fostering lifelong partnerships for their animals' care. Your skills will include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients

Why You Should Consider Us

Starting pay ranges from $24 to $27 per hour, depending on experience.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people are matched with opportunities for professional growth, including:

• Exposure to a diverse caseload and advanced imaging and monitoring tools
• Access to the expertise of over 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists
• Skill enhancement, new techniques, and career development options such as continuing education, transfers, specialization, and leadership roles
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation (for full-time employees), 401(k), pet care discounts, and more

If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site via Workday by clicking on the Jobs Hub app or searching for "Browse Jobs".

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), pet discounts, and more.

This position description provides a general overview of the work involved. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed due to circumstances such as emergencies, personnel changes, workload, or technical developments.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer — Veterans / Disabled. For the full EEO statement, visit our career page at vcacareers.com.