Lead Veterinary Technician

Sploot Veterinary Care; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Health, Dental, and Vision

HSA available

PTO & parental leave

CE reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Free scrubs

Snacks

Pet care perks

Job summary

Sploot Veterinary Care in Highlands Ranch, CO is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join a progressive, medicine-focused team. This role offers a sustainable schedule with 10- or 12-hour shifts, no overnights, and mentorship from doctors and nurses committed to growth and high-quality patient care.

You will support veterinarians in surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostics, and client education, with access to CoVET AI Scribe and modern tools.

Qualifications

• Colorado RVT license required.
• 4+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Urgent or emergency care experience preferred.
• Dentistry and anesthesia experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with surgery prep and anesthesia monitoring.
• Explain care plans and at-home instructions to clients.
• Perform blood draws, lab tests, radiographs, vaccines, wound care.
• Maintain digital records with AI scribe support and restock supplies.
• Mentor assistants and uphold core values.

Skills

RVT license (Colorado)

Team-first mindset

Organized & Proactive

Compassionate & Growth-oriented

Emergency care experience

Dentistry & anesthesia experience

Clinical veterinary experience

Education

Colorado RVT license

Tools

CoVET AI Scribe

Laparoscopic surgery equipment

Radiography equipment

Job description

Step Into Leadership. Shape the Future of Vet Medicine.

No Overnights | Flexible Shifts | Pet Benefits | Urgent Care + General Practice

Sploot Veterinary Care is rewriting the rules of veterinary medicine, and your next role could be part of it!

The Sploot Difference

At Sploot, we believe that cared for teams provide better medicine. By prioritizing support, mentorship, and work-life balance, our medical teams provide the Gold Standard of veterinary care to our clients.

• Sustainable Schedules: 10 or 12 hours shifts with varying days per week, with no overnights
• Mentorship at Every Stage: work alongside a phenomenal team of doctors and nurses who are here to answer your questions and provide guidance on a daily basis
• Tech-Forward Tools: utilize Sploot's modern tools for modern care, including a laparoscopic surgery suite and CoVET AI Scribe to handle note-taking
• Unique Case Mix: practicing both urgent care and general practice, no day is ever the same
• Exceptional Pet Benefits: get care either free, at cost, or deep discounts for up to 5 of your own pets

Who You Are

• Registered Veterinary Tech (Colorado): RVT, CVT, or LVT with a current Colorado license. Credentials required.
• Clinical Experience: 4+ years of vet tech experience.
• Team-First Mindset: Collaborative, communicative, and willing to jump in where needed. No ego - just great care.
• Organized & Proactive: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with strong attention to detail and a knack for improving processes.
• Compassionate & Growth-Oriented: Gentle with pets, respectful with clients, and motivated to keep learning and improving veterinary care.
• Experience in urgent or emergency care
• Experience in dentistry and anesthesia required

What You'll Do

• Clinical Partnership: Support veterinarians with surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Client Education & Support: Guide and reassure pet parents by clearly explaining care plans and at-home instructions.
• Technical & Lab Skills: Perform blood draws, lab tests, IV catheter placement, radiographs (including dental), medication/vaccine administration, and assist with wound care.
• Clinic Operations: Maintain accurate digital records (with AI scribe support), restock supplies, and keep equipment clean and sterilized.
• Culture & Mentorship: Live our core values through open communication, teamwork, and a positive, solutions-focused mindset - while mentoring assistants and supporting the team.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Pay: $31–$33/hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement: Company match to support your future.
• Healthcare: Health, Dental, and Vision with a generous employer contribution; HSA available.
• PTO & Parental Leave: 80 hours of PTO (increasing with tenure) and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Licensure & CE: Full reimbursement for Colorado technician licensure and up to 10 hours of CE annually.
• Free Scrubs & Snacks: Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events.
• Pet Care Perks: Generous benefits for your own fur babies.
• Note: Benefits may vary based on experience or qualifications.

At Sploot, we're building the future of vet med one clinic, one case, and one team member at a time. Join our team and discover how fun, fulfilling, and supportive a veterinary career can be.

According to Colorado state law, our company practices continuous hiring, ensuring equal opportunity employment and ongoing consideration for qualified candidates. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.