Registered Veterinary Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Pet care discounts and perks

FREE CE courses

Job summary

Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital in Fruita, CO is seeking a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join a compassionate team. In this role, you will provide patient care, support veterinarians during procedures, and maintain accurate medical records.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience, holds a current RVT/LVT/CVT credential, and possesses strong communication skills. Employees enjoy benefits like medical insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, and student loan support tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary technician experience with direct patient care.
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement, bloodwork, and injections.
• Experience monitoring anesthesia and working with monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Collecting, documenting, and maintaining accurate patient histories and medical records.
• Communicating with clients about individualized pet health concerns.

Skills

Clinical veterinary technician experience

IV catheter placement

Bloodwork

Monitoring anesthesia

Strong communication skills

Education

Active RVT/LVT/CVT credential

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician

Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital

Fruita, CO

Compensation: $20-25/hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Practice Quality Medicine in a Supportive, Community-Focused Hospital

Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join our close-knit team. You will provide patient care in a supportive community-focused clinic while having access to resources and career opportunities through Thrive’s nationwide network.

What You'll Do

• Supporting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Placing IV catheters and performing blood draws and injections (IV, IM, SQ)
• Monitoring anesthesia and utilizing advanced monitoring equipment
• Assisting with surgeries and procedures in accordance with Colorado regulations
• Collecting, documenting, and maintaining accurate patient histories and medical records
• Communicating with clients about individualized pet health concerns, medications, and treatment plans
• Using safe restraint techniques and maintaining clean, sterile treatment areas
• Supporting efficient patient flow and smooth hospital operations
• Collaborating with and supporting fellow team members

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary technician experience with direct patient care
• Active RVT/LVT/CVT credential (current and in good standing)
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement, bloodwork, and injections
• Experience monitoring anesthesia and working with monitoring equipment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to empathetic, gold‑standard veterinary medicine

You'll Thrive Here If You Are

• Detail‑oriented and clinically confident
• Compassionate and patient‑focused
• Motivated to grow and advance in your veterinary career

You’ll Grow with Us

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools