Registered Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

401(k)

Continuing education allowance

Life, long and short-term disability

Job summary

VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital in Denver seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role includes a range of clinical duties in a busy hospital, with opportunities for professional growth and patient-focused care.

You will perform exams, monitor anesthesia, assist in surgeries, and handle dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, catheter placement, and pharmacy tasks. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a cooperative, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• CVT/RVT/LVT credential required.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital preferred.
• Full-time availability (7-4 and 10-7 shifts) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
• Monitor anesthesia.
• Assist in surgical preparation and procedures.
• Dentistry, radiology and laboratory work.
• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Pharmacy tasks and patient care.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals.

Skills

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT credentials

Job description

VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!

Location: 1038 E 6th Ave Unit B, Denver, CO 80218

Application Deadline: 11/30/2026

Full-Time, 7-4pm & 10-7pm

Pay: $28.00 - 33.00 per hour, based on experience

*$1,000 Sign-on bonus available* This bonus would apply only to external candidates who have not previously worked for Mars Petcare, including Mars Veterinary Health, VCA, Banfield, BluePearl, etc. A one-year employment agreement/commitment is required to receive this bonus.

Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely on teamwork. Each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients.

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Suggested specific, departmental, practice skills and/or type of environment or character of the practice

Why Join the VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer.

We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with 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.