Registered Veterinary Technician

5280 Veterinary Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

5280 Veterinary Care in Denver is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our hospital. You’ll practice at the top of your license, contribute to surgery and dentistry, and mentor the client care team while delivering gold‑standard medicine.

Join a collaborative team that values bedside manner, precision, and continuous learning. We offer CE support, retirement plan, health and vision insurance, paid time off, and an EAP to support your career growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Recent hands-on experience assisting in veterinary dentistry including dental radiology, ultrasonic scaling, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Strong technical nursing skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and patient care.
• Mentoring veterinary assistants and sharing knowledge with the medical team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to gold-standard medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care and support in surgery and dentistry.
• Mentor and educate team members to elevate clinical skills.
• Collaborate with doctors to ensure best-practice veterinary medicine.
• Communicate effectively with clients and teammates to support care decisions.

Skills

RVT license

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgery assistance

Dentistry

Tools

Dental radiology

Ultrasonic scaling

Polishing

Job description

Salary: $30.00-$32.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience

What to Expect as an RVT at 5280 Veterinary Care

As a Registered Veterinary Technician at 5280 Veterinary Care, you'll be empowered to practice at the top of your license. We believe RVTs are the driving force behind exceptional patient care, outstanding client education, and a thriving medical team. Your knowledge, technical skills, and clinical judgment are respected here—and you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day.

You'll work alongside a collaborative team that values your expertise while encouraging continued growth through mentorship, advanced medicine, and a wide variety of interesting cases. We also believe experienced RVTs have an invaluable role in developing those around them. From mentoring veterinary assistants to helping educate our client care team on medical concepts and patient advocacy, you'll help elevate the entire hospital through your knowledge and leadership.

To support your career, we offer:

• Continuing education assistance and CE pay
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off and flex time for holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

No two days look exactly the same here. You'll see a diverse caseload, work alongside experienced doctors, and have opportunities to continue expanding your technical skills while practicing high-quality, gold-standard medicine.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced RVT who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and takes pride in the details that make a difference. Although every RVT at 5280 Veterinary Care contributes across the hospital, this position has a strong emphasis on surgery and dentistry. We're looking for someone who enjoys the fast pace, technical precision, and teamwork that come with surgical nursing while still embracing the variety that general practice offers.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license
• Recent, hands‑on experience assisting with veterinary dentistry, including dental radiology, ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and anesthesia monitoring
• Strong technical nursing skills with confidence in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and patient care
• A passion for mentoring veterinary assistants and sharing knowledge with the medical team
• Exceptional attention to detail and a personal commitment to providing gold-standard medicine
• Outstanding communication skills with both clients and teammates
• A positive, collaborative attitude and a genuine desire to continue learning and growing

Schedule

• Full-time
• Four 10-hour shifts
• One rotating late shift each week (9:30 AM-8:30 PM)
• Rotating Saturdays (every other week)

Why 5280 Veterinary Care?

Our culture is just as important as the medicine we practice. We've intentionally built a team where kindness, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning are everyday expectations—not just buzzwords. We value longevity, and we're proud that many of our team members have been with us for years. That kind of retention doesn't happen by accident; it's the result of investing in our people, supporting professional growth, and creating an environment where team members genuinely enjoy coming to work.

We believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional communication. That's why client education is a cornerstone of everything we do—we take the time to explain the why behind our recommendations so pet owners can make informed decisions and become true partners in their pets' care.

Our community has recognized that commitment by honoring us with Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave Awards every year from 2022-2025, a Top 3 Best of Mile High finish in 2024, and the 2025 Colorado Companies to Watch - Caring for Colorado Award.

We're proud of what we've built, and we're looking for an RVT who wants to grow with a team that's committed to raising the standard of veterinary medicine every day.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.