Experienced or Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Pet benefits

Job summary

Aspen Grove Veterinary Care in Fort Collins is seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician to support a busy small animal practice. You will assist veterinarians, monitor anesthesia, perform blood draws, and help with diagnostics, imaging, and client communication. The position offers full-time or part-time schedules, with Saturdays required, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant experience or RVT credentials is required.
• Strong veterinary technical skills are essential.
• Experience with anesthetic monitoring and diagnostic imaging is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Monitor anesthesia and provide care during procedures and recovery.
• Perform blood draws and collect diagnostic samples.
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics and assist with imaging.

Skills

Veterinary assisting

Anesthesia monitoring

Blood draws

Patient care

Client communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician credentials

Veterinary Assistant certification

Tools

In-house diagnostics

Diagnostic imaging

Digital radiography

Job description

Who We Are

Position Details

Who We Are

Aspen Grove Veterinary Care is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Schedule: Full-time or part-time, Saturdays required

Salary: $19-$24/hour

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You:

Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses help support your goals today and in the future.

Wellness & Peace of Mind:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, paid parental leave, paid time off, and employee pet benefits help support your well-being both at work and beyond.

Professional Growth & Recognition:

Quarterly team rewards, professional development opportunities, continuing education support, state license and VTNE fee reimbursement, a $250 annual uniform allowance, and access to the TechLife community help you continue building your veterinary career.

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate:

Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a family-friendly atmosphere help support life outside the hospital.

Become a Grover!

If you're looking for a veterinary role where your skills are fully utilized, your growth is supported, and every day gives you an opportunity to practice high-quality medicine, Aspen Grove Veterinary Care would love to meet you.

Located in beautiful Fort Collins, Aspen Grove Veterinary Care is a busy and rapidly growing small animal practice offering everything from preventive care and annual vaccines to internal medicine, surgery, and urgent care. We're looking for a skilled Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Our veterinary nurses are utilized to their fullest potential. If you have a strong foundation of technical and client service skills and want a role where you can put those abilities to work while continuing to learn and grow, you may have found your next professional home.

Why You'll Love It Here

• A busy, growing small animal practice with a diverse caseload
• Opportunities to utilize your veterinary skills to their fullest potential
• Exposure to preventive care, internal medicine, surgery, and urgent care
• Advanced diagnostic, surgical, dental, and therapeutic technology
• A family-friendly atmosphere that takes employee well-being seriously
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• A team committed to exceptional patient care and outstanding client service

What You'll Do

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and procedures
• Monitor anesthesia and provide attentive care throughout procedures and recovery
• Perform blood draws and collect diagnostic samples
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, including digital radiography and ultrasound
• Provide compassionate nursing care for hospitalized patients
• Maintain accurate medical notes and patient documentation
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Collaborate with doctors and teammates to provide efficient, high-quality patient care
• Deliver an outstanding experience for pets and their people

What You'll Bring

• Previous veterinary assistant experience or Registered Veterinary Technician credentials
• A strong foundation of veterinary technical skills
• Experience with anesthetic monitoring
• Confidence performing blood draws and running in-house diagnostics
• Experience assisting with diagnostic imaging
• Strong patient care and nursing skills
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accurate medical documentation
• A collaborative, team-focused approach
• A commitment to exceptional patient care and continued professional growth

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A veterinary nursing team whose skills are fully utilized
• Hands-on experience with internal medicine, surgery, urgent care, and advanced diagnostics
• Digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and full-service in-house laboratory equipment
• 15-watt therapy laser and CO2 surgical laser
• ECG, defibrillator, CryoPen, Tono-Pen, and Doppler blood pressure equipment
• Critical-care oxygen kennels for hospitalized patients
• Continuing education support to help you keep learning and growing
• A $250 annual uniform allowance
• A family-friendly atmosphere and a team that takes employee well-being seriously

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can't Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• 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)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• $250 annual uniform allowance
• TechLife community

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Aspen Grove Veterinary Care and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.