Registered Vet Tech - Primary Care

Stryker Corporation; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join the Small Animal Primary Care team. You will be part of a collaborative teaching hospital, working with faculty veterinarians, interns, residents, and students to advance patient care and education.

The role involves anesthesia, dentistry, and hands-on medical and surgical procedures, plus opportunities to mentor students and contribute to a Spectrum of Care model that

Qualifications

• Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license or eligible for registration.
• Experience or interest in anesthesia, dentistry, and patient handling.
• Willingness to teach and mentor veterinary students in a teaching hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical, dental, and surgical procedures as part of the Small Animal Primary Care team.
• Teach and mentor veterinary students through hands-on clinical training.
• Utilize and develop dentistry and anesthesia skills in a teaching hospital setting.
• Collaborate with faculty veterinarians, interns, residents, and students to advance patient care and education.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Dental procedures

Teaching/Mentoring

Anesthesia

Education

Colorado RVT license

Job description

Join Our Primary Care Team at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital!

Are you an RVT who loves surgery, dentistry, teaching, and making a difference? We're looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Small Animal Primary Care team at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative teaching hospital where you'll do much more than routine appointments. You'll work alongside faculty veterinarians, interns, residents, and veterinary students while helping shape the next generation of the profession.

What makes this position special?

• Be involved in medical, dental, and surgical procedures.
• Teach and mentor veterinary students through hands‑on clinical training.
• Utilize and expand your dentistry and anesthesia skills.
• Be part of a Spectrum of Care model that emphasizes accessible, compassionate medicine.
• Work with a supportive team that values collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy living in beautiful Fort Collins with access to endless outdoor recreation and one of the nation’s top veterinary teaching hospitals.

Exceptional Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Competitive retirement plans with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and work‑life balance resources

We're looking for someone who is:

• A Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician (or eligible for registration).
• Passionate about patient care and client service.
• Excited to teach and mentor students.
• A collaborative teammate who enjoys a fast‑paced and rewarding environment.
• Comfortable with anesthesia, dentistry, and patient handling.

If you're looking for a role where you can continue growing your technical skills while making an impact on veterinary education, we'd love to hear from you!