Registered Veterinary Technician

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; Lake Shore (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick days

Generous employee pet discounts

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

VCA Northwest Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team in a full-time capacity with weekend availability required. The practice is AAHA-accredited and emphasizes compassionate patient care and client experience.

In this role you will perform exams, monitor anesthesia, assist in surgery, and handle dentistry, radiology, and clinical lab work while supporting veterinarians and clients in a positive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduates of AVMA-accredited vet tech programs must be licensed as RVTs.
• Weekend availability is required for this full-time position.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Dentistry

Education

AVMA-accredited vet tech program

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

VCA Northwest Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team! Schedule: Full-time, weekend availability necessary Pay Range: $18.00-$22.00/hour depending on experience. Application Deadline: 6/30/2026

We are one of the premier practices in the Colorado Springs area. We emphasize a positive, supportive workplace culture that encourages growth. Our technicians are utilized to their fullest potential in our state-of-the-art 4 doctor practice. We believe that mutual respect and compassion for clients, patients, and coworkers are the foundations of good medicine. Providing exceptional client experiences and top-notch patient care are the keys to our success. Northwest Animal is a full-service AAHA-accredited small animal hospital with gorgeous views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. We are a full-service hospital that provides wellness, surgical, dental, illness and many other medical services. We also offer boarding , daycare, and grooming to the community.

Qualifications

Technicians must graduate from an AVMA-accredited vet tech program and be licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician.

Why Join the VCA Northwest 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 Northwest 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 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).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians - including 500 who are board-certified specialists - nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants - all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.