Registered Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Registered Veterinary Technician, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the wellbeing of companion animals. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, working with a dynamic and supportive team, and a commitment to ongoing education. Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that values your contribution and passion for veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Generous employee pet discounts

Paid vacation and sick days

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess Registered Veterinary Technician credential.
• Experience in handling diverse cases in veterinary medicine.
• Strong skills in patient care and technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and catheter placements.
• Monitor anesthesia and conduct surgical preparations.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter Placement

Radiology

Anesthesia Monitoring

Physical Examinations

Surgical Preparation

Dentistry

Laboratory Work

Pharmacy

Compassionate Care

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician credential

Job description

VCA Briargate Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00, dependent on experience, education, certification, etc.

Application deadline: 7/31/2025

Address: 7530 Rangewood Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

Why We Need You
As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.
You’ve worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
• venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• dentistry
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Why You Should Consider Us
At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We offer medical, dental, vision and 401K and generous pet benefits for full time associates.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.