Internal Medicine - Registered Veterinary Technician - VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Ho[...]

PetVet Care Centers; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers in Englewood, Colorado is looking for an Internal Medicine – Registered Veterinary Technician. The role involves providing dedicated veterinary care, conducting examinations, assisting during surgeries, and maintaining medical records. Key qualifications include a high school diploma, RVT certification, and at least one year of experience in animal care. The position offers competitive pay between $24 - $30 USD, comprehensive health insurance, and emotional wellbeing support among other benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and diagnostic procedures for animals.
• Support surgeries by assembling supplies and securing patients.
• Maintain medical records and document conditions.
• Communicate with pet owners regarding patient status.

Skills

Veterinary nursing care

Patient communication

Teamwork

Anatomy knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Diagnostic procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

PetVet Care Centers’ VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is seeking an Internal Medicine – Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Position Overview

Supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Responsibilities include determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and patient care, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharge, and maintaining patient medical records.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations, interviews, care plan reviews, medicine tests, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs and vaccines, and bandaging wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling supplies, securing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, equipment usage, and drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure patients have food and water, keep rooms, cages, and equipment clean, and observe for clinical signs.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by sterilizing, sanitizing, discharging, storing supplies, verifying shelf life and complying with regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting conditions, reactions, and changes; update database accurately and promptly.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status.
• Maintain equipment by following instructions, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for supplies, verify receipts.
• Update knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to owners ensuring cleanliness and grooming.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) as required by state.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in ER or specialty hospital.
• Shows empathy, builds rapport, and offers emotional support.
• Works cooperatively with the team to accomplish goals.
• Demonstrates reliability in completing tasks.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to follow through on work activities.
• Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately.
• Strives to provide outstanding customer service.
• Organizes and pays attention to detail in all documents.
• Follows standard procedures consistently.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team Member pet discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle relief fund for personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture supported by national resources.

Pay Range

$24 - $30 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V