Registered Veterinary Technician

Festival Animal Clinic; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CE allowance up to $1,000

401(k) options

Paid time off

Pet discount

Job summary

Festival Animal Clinic in Centennial, CO is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team. You will provide high-quality patient care during soft-tissue surgeries and dentals, assist during outpatient visits, and support clients with clear explanations.

We value initiative, attention to detail, and a passion for top-of-license practice. This full-time, 4/10 schedule offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth in a friendly hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Active and good-standing RVT license in Colorado.
• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Strong client communication and surgical support skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care during soft-tissue surgical procedures and dentals, including anesthesia induction, monitoring, recovery, and emergency medications as needed.
• Perform dental prophylaxis, polishing, full-mouth radiographs, and dental charting.
• Assist veterinarian during outpatient visits, wellness appointments, and technician appointments to maintain efficient exam room workflow.
• Review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address client questions with empathy and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver exceptional patient care in a supportive environment.

Skills

Client communication

Anesthesia monitoring

Dental care

Radiography

IVC placement

Emergency anesthesia

Surgical assistance

Outpatient care

Wellness care

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician license (CO)

Job description

Festival Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled, friendly technician who wants to fully utilize their education and expertise while working alongside a collaborative team and building meaningful relationships with clients and their pets. We're looking for someone who takes initiative, has strong attention to detail, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

In this role, you will:

• Provide excellent patient care during soft-tissue surgical procedures and dentals, including patient preparation, anesthesia induction, monitoring and troubleshooting, recovery, and administering emergency medications as needed.
• Perform dental prophylaxis, polishing, full-mouth radiographs, and dental charting.
• Ensure efficient exam room workflow by assisting the veterinarian during outpatient visits, wellness appointments, and technician appointments.
• Review treatment plans, provide discharge instructions, and address client questions with empathy, professionalism, and clear communication.
• Collaborate closely with your team to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining a positive, supportive, and team-oriented environment.

This position is ideal for detail-oriented technicians with strong surgical and anesthesia experience who are passionate about providing outstanding patient and client care, take initiative in their daily work, and are ready to practice at the top of their license in a supportive, collaborative hospital.

This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Thursday with rotating Saturdays.

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: $25 - $29 per hour, for each hour worked*
• CE allowance: up to $1,000 annually based on tenure
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount and generous pet care benefits
• Hill's and Royal Canin pet food discounts
• Fully stocked breakroom with snacks and light meals to keep you fueled throughout the day

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 5+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Colorado
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Client communication and education
  • Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and troubleshooting
  • Dental prophylaxis, polishing, radiography, and charting
  • IVC placement
  • Drug calculations and emergency anesthetic intervention
  • Surgical assistance
  • Outpatient and wellness care

Festival Animal Clinic in Centennial, CO, is a thriving three-doctor practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-oriented environment. We offer a wide range of services, including wellness care, dentistry, diagnostics, soft tissue surgery, acupuncture, and partner with an orthopedic surgeon to provide advanced surgical care.

Our Registered Veterinary Technicians are empowered to practice at the top of their licensure, fully utilizing their skills while working alongside a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient care. If you're looking for a hospital where your expertise is valued and your career can thrive, we'd love to meet you.

Festival Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

Posting Date: 05/15/26

The application deadline is at least 5 days after the posting date.

Pay Range

$25 - $29 USD

Voluntary Self-Identification

As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify demographic information for compliance and reporting purposes. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Any information provided will be kept confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This information will not be used in making hiring decisions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.