Registered Veterinary Technician

Humane Society of Boulder Valley; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,087 - 37,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life and Short-Term Disability

PTO

Paid Sick Time

401(k) with matching

Employee discounts

Discounted Pet Insurance

RVT loan reimbursement

CE allowance

Job summary

Humane Colorado seeks Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our Shelter Veterinary Services team in Denver. The RVT will provide critical care, diagnostics, and recovery support, working with veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to save lives.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in veterinary technology and Colorado RVT registration or eligibility, with duties including exams, anesthesia, radiology, and client counseling. Four-ten hour shifts, full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current veterinary practices.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples for testing and perform laboratory tests.
• Take and develop x-rays.
• Medicate, vaccinate, and treat animals as prescribed by veterinarian.
• Administer anesthesia and monitor animals under anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures.
• Provide medical assistance and counseling to patrons.
• Use and maintain medical equipment.
• Perform physical examination of animals.
• Perform data entry to update animal records.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• Perform euthanasia and other related tasks.
• Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.

Skills

Working knowledge of veterinary basics

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in veterinary technology

Colorado RVT registration or eligibility

Job description

Humane Colorado is currently hiring Registered Veterinary Technicians with compensationstarting at $28.47 – $30.38 per hour (Compensation base range is $25.47 – $27.38 +$3 per hour Registered Veterinary Technician differential) to join our Shelter Veterinary Services team!

Are you a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who thrives in a team environment and wants your work to make a real impact? Join Humane Colorado and work alongside a dedicated group of veterinary professionals committed to ending pet homelessness and suffering.

In this vital role, you’ll collaborate with technicians, assistants, and veterinarians to provide critical care, perform diagnostics, and support animal recovery. Your expertise will help give every animal the best chance at a healthy, hopeful future. Based at ourLeslie A. Malone Centerin Denver, this is your opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team where every day, together, we save lives.

Purpose of Position

Provide medical care and treatment for animals.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples for testing and perform laboratory tests.
• Take and develop x-rays.
• Medicate, vaccinate, and treat animals as prescribed by veterinarian.
• Administer anesthesia and monitor animals under anesthesia.
• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures. This includes using proper restraint.
• Provide medical assistance and counseling to patrons.
• Use and maintain medical equipment.
• Perform physical examination of animals.
• Perform data entry to update animal records.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• Perform euthanasia and other related tasks.
• Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

• Integrity and Ethics
• Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
• Customer and Community Focus
• Emotional Intelligence
• Excellence

Position Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Management

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

Volunteers

Travel

This position may require travel to different work sites.

Shift Details

Four ten hour shifts

Full Time Benefits for our Registered Veterinary Technicians

– Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

Benefits

• Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• Sabbatical
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee discounts
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• RVTs are eligible for student loan reimbursement
• CE allowance
• and more!

Compensation

Starting at $28.47-$30.38 per hour(Compensation base range is $25.47 – $27.38 + $3 per hour Registered Veterinary Technician differential. Starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments.
• Subject to animal bites or scratches.
• Work performed in high noise level areas.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces.
• Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures.
• Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking.
• Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care.
• Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of current veterinary practices
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work in a team environment
• High attention to detail

Required

• Education:Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or equivalent experience
• Work Experience:Completion of a veterinary technician internship or comparable experience
• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Current registration or able to register as a Veterinary Technician through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Salary Description

$28.47-$30.38