Registered Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; 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

FREE CE courses

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Fruita, CO, is looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital, a proud partner of Thrive. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of clinical veterinary technician experience and an active RVT/LVT/CVT credential.

Your role will include supporting veterinarians, monitoring anesthesia, and communicating with clients regarding their pet's health. Benefits include a 401(k) with employer match, comprehensive insurance plans, and free continuing education courses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary technician experience with direct patient care.
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement, bloodwork, and injections.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitoring anesthesia and utilizing advanced monitoring equipment.
• Communicating with clients about individualized pet health concerns.

Skills

Clinical veterinary technician experience

IV catheter placement

Monitoring anesthesia

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Active RVT/LVT/CVT credential

Job description

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, a proud Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join our close‑knit team.

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

Required Experience & Skills

• 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

Skills

• 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 – Our Care in Action

• 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

Some benefits are available to full‑time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.