Registered Veterinary Technician

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Colorado Springs is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team. This full-time position involves providing high-quality care to patients while mentoring support staff in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a strong background in veterinary practices, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to client education. Join us in delivering exceptional care as part of a dynamic team that values your contributions.

Benefits

Industry leading pay

Medical, vision and dental benefits

401k program with company match

Yearly scrub allowance

PTO inclusive of vacation and sick time

Customized learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary industry experience required.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and medical crises.
• Skills in dental care and drug calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a DVM.
• Maintain client communication regarding patient care.
• Guide support staff to ensure smooth shift flow.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Department of Regulation Licensing

Job description

Overview

Yorkshire Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full timeRegisteredVeterinary Technician to join our team!Location: 1815 Dublin Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80918Compensation: $22 - $24 depending on experienceShift Details: This is a full time position (30+ hours/week) with rotating Saturdays.Application Deadline: 8/1/2025

Job Highlights –

4-Day Work Week – enjoy work-life balance with three full days off each week consistent schedule (days off may not be consecutive)

Rotating Saturdays – shared weekend shifts required; no additional time off during the week when scheduled on a Saturday

Evening Shifts Until 8 PM – must be prepared for late nights as part of our client care commitment

Fast-Paced, AAHA-Accredited Practice – uphold gold-standard veterinary care in a supportive, high-volume setting

Exotics Experience Preferred – comfort with handling and treating a variety of species is a plus

Surgical & Dental Efficiency Required – strong skills in anesthesia monitoring, dental cleanings, extractions assistance, and surgical prep

Digital Dental Radiographs – A Must – confident in capturing and interpreting quality dental images

Drug Calculations & Dosage Accuracy – detail-oriented and confident with math and safety protocols

Client-Centered Communication – help educate pet owners with empathy, clarity, and professionalism

Team Player Mentality – pitch in where needed, support your coworkers, and keep morale high

Growth-Minded Attitude – willingness to learn, teach, and work hard in a collaborative environment

If you're ready to be challenged, valued, and part of a no-nonsense, fun-loving team, we want to hear from you!

Benefits we offer:

• Industry leading pay for you, discounts for your furry friends!
• Medical, vision and dental benefits package.
• 401k program with company match starting day 1!
• A yearly scrub allowance for all employees.
• PTO inclusive of vacation and sick time
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities!

Job Summary: TheRegistered Veterinary Technicianprovides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act. TheRegistered Veterinary Technicianwill be able to communicate effectively with team members and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Mentor team members for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
• Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.

Additional Functions:

• Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
• Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
• Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.
• Take part in training as necessary.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Delegate additional cleaning duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a supervisor.
• Identify areas or items needing additional attention.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The employee must be confident around pets.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State Department of Regulation Licensing required.
• 1+ Years of Veterinary industry experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Travel required: Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.