Registered Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Grand Junction (CO); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation & sick time

CE allowance

Résumé du poste

VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role offers a pay range of $20.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a 4x10 schedule and solid opportunities for professional growth.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Veterinary Technology, passes VTNE, and is licensed in Colorado. You will work in a family-like clinic with advanced diagnostics and a culture of collaboration and

Qualifications

• Associate degree (usually 2 years) in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program (e.g., AVMA-accredited). Must pass the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam). Must be licensed/registered/certified in the state of Colorado.

Responsabilités

• Provide patient care and veterinary support.

Connaissances

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical exams & patient assessment

Surgical prep & assisting

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Formation

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam)

Colorado license/registration/certification

Outils

Digital radiography

In-house lab equipment

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Laparoscopy

Description du poste

VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital, in Grand Junction, CO, is looking forward to welcoming an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to our team.

Compensation:

$20.00 - $26.00/hour - depending on experience

Application Deadline:

11/30/26

Location:

Grand Junction, CO 81507

Schedule:

4x10s

Education & Credentials

Associate degree (usually 2 years) in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program (e.g., AVMA-accredited). Must pass the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam). Must be licensed/registered/certified in the state of Colorado

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibility of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care. At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

At Tiara Rado Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on being more than just a veterinary clinic-we're a family .

Our collaborative, positive culture fosters growth, laughter, and support, both professionally and personally.

We believe in empowering our team through continued learning, respect, and the latest in diagnostic technology.

What Sets Us Apart

Family-Like Atmosphere: You're not just an employee here-you're part of a team that looks out for each other and celebrates wins together.

Advanced Diagnostics: We invest in cutting-edge technology, from digital radiography and in-house lab equipment to ultrasound, endoscopy and laparoscopy, allowing our team to provide gold-standard care.

An Accredited Doctor of Dog and Cat Medicine through ABVP and another in the process of getting accredited as well.

Culture of Innovation: We're always looking to improve and grow, and we welcome fresh ideas from every member of the team.

Open Communication: Leadership is approachable and engaged, and your voice matters in the day-to-day direction of the clinic.

We offer GP, Exotic/Pocket Pet Care, Rehabilitation/Integrative Medicine, Advanced Diagnostics and Advanced Surgeries.

Here at VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital, you will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500+ doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.You will sharpen your skills - and even learn some new techniques - and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization and leadership opportunities.

VCA Tiara Rado Animal Hospital Core Values:

• Commitment
• Learning
• Teamwork
• Balance

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• dentistry
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Why Join the VCA Tiara Rado 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)

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 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).

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