Registered Veterinary Technician

Mile High Animal Hospital of Aurora; Colorado; On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CE courses

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Mile High Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Aurora, CO team. This part-time role supports veterinarians, assists in surgeries, and helps manage patient care in a AAHA-accredited, low-stress environment.

We value empathetic, gold-standard medicine, strong teamwork, and a growth mindset. Benefits include learning opportunities and a collaborative culture with a community focus.

Qualifications

• Active LVT, RVT, or CVT license (current and in good standing).
• Minimum 1 year of clinical veterinary technician or assistant experience with direct patient care.
• Commitment to empathetic, gold‑standard veterinary medicine.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• A positive, growth‑oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist with surgeries in accordance with Colorado’s Veterinary Practice Act.
• Advocate for patients and support hospital flow.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns, medications, and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and updated charts.
• Use safe restraint techniques and follow low‑stress handling protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, labs and treatment areas.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Education

Active LVT, RVT, or CVT license (in good standing)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician – Part Time

Mile High Animal Hospital

Aurora, CO

Compensation: Hourly pay starting at $23–$27/hour, negotiable based on credentials and experience. The final rate will consider skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Shift/schedule: Fridays from 7:30am-6:00pm, Saturday from 7:30am-2:30pm, & some weekdays.

Practice High‑Quality Medicine in an AAHA‑Accredited, Low‑Stress Hospital

Mile High Animal Hospital, a proud Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join our full‑time team. We provide primary care services for dogs and cats across Aurora, Centennial, Denver, and Parker and are proud to be AAHA‑accredited, Feline‑Friendly, and Low‑Stress Handling certified.

We’re a full‑service animal hospital that believes exceptional care starts with a supportive, collaborative team — and yes, we enjoy having fun along the way.

What You’ll Do

As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a vital role in delivering gold‑standard patient care by:

• Supporting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Assisting with surgeries in accordance with Colorado’s Veterinary Practice Act
• Advocating for patients while supporting efficient hospital flow
• Communicating with clients about individualized pet health concerns, medications, and treatment plans
• Maintaining accurate, comprehensive medical records
• Obtaining relevant patient histories and updating medical charts
• Using safe restraint techniques and following low‑stress handling protocols
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary exam rooms, treatment areas, and labs
• Mentoring and supporting fellow team members

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Credentials

• Active LVT, RVT, or CVT license (current and in good standing)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical veterinary technician or assistant experience with direct patient care
• Commitment to empathetic, gold‑standard veterinary medicine
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A positive, growth‑oriented mindset

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• Compassionate and patient‑focused
• Collaborative and dependable
• Motivated to continue learning and advancing your technical skills

You’llGrowwithUs

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses -ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that isdeeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑entalleave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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