Licensed Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition support

Job summary

Green Mountain Animal Hospital in Golden, CO is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician with surgical skills to join our busy four-doctor practice. You’ll support anesthesia, perioperative care, diagnostics, dentistry, and orthopedics while delivering compassionate patient care.

We offer a four-day workweek with rotating Saturdays, competitive pay of $24.00–$26.00 per hour, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in anesthetic monitoring and perioperative care.
• Previous veterinary technician experience.
• Strong surgical and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to small animal patients.
• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures and anesthesia.
• Support diagnostics, treatments and general patient care.
• Expand experience in surgery, orthopedics, dentistry, and advanced patient care.

Skills

Anesthetic monitoring

Perioperative care

Surgical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Technical skills

Veterinary experience

Job description

Who We Are

Green Mountain Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-time

Salary: $24.00 - $26.00 / hour

Schedule: Four-day workweek with rotating Saturdays

Requirements: Experience in anesthetic monitoring and perioperative care

Green Mountain Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician with surgical skills to join our growing team! We are a four-doctor small animal practice serving the Golden, Lakewood, and Arvada area. Our practice is busy, our atmosphere is high‑energy, and we’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment while delivering exceptional patient care.

As a general practice, we offer a wide range of services including wellness care, senior care, cold laser therapy, nutritional counseling, specialty soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, advanced dentistry, and so much more. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician who wants to put strong technical and surgical skills to work while continuing to learn and grow.

We prioritize technical and professional development, but we also believe your life outside the hospital matters. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care, so we’ve created a positive clinic culture with one‑hour lunch breaks, evenings and weekends off, and a schedule designed to help our team build rewarding careers without burning out.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You

• Flexible compensation, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, and referral bonuses help support your goals today and in the future.

Wellness & Peace of Mind

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave for eligible employees, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, and valuable employee pet benefits help support your well‑being both at work and beyond.

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards, professional development opportunities, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education support, a $250 annual uniform allowance, and access to Vetcor’s TechLife community help you continue developing your skills and growing your veterinary career.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate

• A four-day workweek, one‑hour lunch breaks, evenings off, six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and no nights, holidays, or on‑call shifts help protect the work‑life balance you deserve.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• A four-day workweek with rotating Saturdays
• No nights, holidays, or on‑call shifts
• One‑hour lunch breaks
• A positive clinic culture that prioritizes both patient care and staff well‑being
• A busy, high‑energy environment where you can put your technical skills to work
• Opportunities to expand your experience in surgery, orthopedics, dentistry, and advanced patient care
• Mentoring and support as you grow your veterinary career
• A strong commitment to technical and professional staff development
• A breakroom stocked with drinks and snacks
• A $250 annual uniform allowance

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

• Provide compassionate, high‑quality nursing care to small animal patients
• Use the volunteer surgical skills to support veterinarians during procedures
• Assist with specialty soft tissue surgery and orthopedic procedures
• Support advanced dentistry and other technical procedures
• Assist with diagnostics, treatments, and general patient care

  What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

  • Previous veterinary technician experience
  • Experience in anesthetic monitoring and perioperative care
  • Strong surgical and technical skills
  • Confidence working in a busy, fast‑paced veterinary environment
  • A commitment to compassionate, high‑quality patient care
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • The ability to stay organized and focused in a high‑energy atmosphere
  • A collaborative, positive approach to working with doctors and fellow support staff
  • A desire to continue developing both technically and professionally
  • An appreciation for a workplace that values excellent medicine and healthy work‑life balance

  Financial Benefits

  • 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)
  • Paid parental leave of up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service (full‑time only; in states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply)
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food discount program

  Professional Growth & Recognition

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

  Lifestyle Benefits

  • Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program, including discounts on brands and services such as Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, and more

  Join Our Team!

  If you’re looking for a workplace that will light your fire and not burn you out, Green Mountain Animal Hospital may be exactly what you’ve been searching for. Bring your surgical skills, experience, and passion for exceptional patient care to a team that prioritizes both its patients and its people.

  Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Green Mountain Animal Hospital 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.