Lead RVT — Veterinary Care & Team Leadership

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare support

Fertility and family discounts

Free CE courses

Pet perks

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Eastlake Veterinary Services, joining Thrive Pet Healthcare, seeks a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician in Thornton, CO for full-time work. You’ll lead clinical care, oversee patient flow, and support doctors with diagnostics and anesthesia.

This role emphasizes leadership, hands-on patient care, labs, admissions and discharges, with growth opportunities through ThriveU and continuing education. Compensation starts at $29–$32 per hour, depending on experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical veterinary experience (direct patient care).
• Active CVT/RVT/LVT certification required.
• Strong anesthesia skills and monitoring ability.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end care for patients.
• Facilitate outpatient treatments and perform laboratory tests.
• Assist doctors with anesthesia and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients; coordinate care.

Skills

Clinical experience

CVT/RVT/LVT

Anesthesia skills

Leadership experience

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT certification

Job description

Eastlake Veterinary Services, joining Thrive Pet Healthcare, seeks a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician in Thornton, CO for full-time work. You’ll lead clinical care, oversee patient flow, and support doctors with diagnostics and anesthesia.

This role emphasizes leadership, hands-on patient care, labs, admissions and discharges, with growth opportunities through ThriveU and continuing education. Compensation starts at $29–$32 per hour, depending on experience and credentials.