Registered Veterinary Technician

Western Veterinary Partners; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package

CE allowance

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

SouthPark Animal Clinic in Littleton, Colorado is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry. The role requires flexibility to move between exam rooms and procedures while delivering compassionate care and clear client communication.

We offer a full-time schedule (4/10) with Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and rotating Saturday, with a pay range of $27-$30 per hour.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Active and good-standing Colorado RVT license.
• Proficiency in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery; surgical assistance; dental prophylaxis and radiography; venipuncture and IV catheter placement; medication administration; laboratory testing; medical records; client education.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assist in surgery and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly.
• Identify patient concerns and support case management across hospital.
• Build strong client relationships through education and communication.

Skills

4+ years vet tech

Colorado RVT license

Anesthetic induction

Surgical assistance

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

Medication administration

Lab testing

Medical records

Client education

Education

Colorado RVT license

Job description

SouthPark Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment and enjoys the variety that comes with balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, professional judgment, and communication skills they bring to every area of the hospital—helping elevate the quality of medicine, strengthen the client experience, and provide exceptional patient care.

In this position, you will play an integral role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, supporting the medical team while helping ensure each patient receives thoughtful, efficient, and compassionate care. Your ability to anticipate needs, communicate effectively, and confidently move between different areas of the hospital will help create a consistent, high-quality experience for patients, clients, and the entire care team.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $27 - $30 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, with a rotating Saturday.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of [state]
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 4+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standingRegistered Veterinary Technician in the state of Colorado **
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  
  • Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery
  • Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
  • Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
  • Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Accurate medical record documentation
  • Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
  • Client education and communication

**Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

Why choose SouthPark Animal Clinic?

Located in beautiful Littleton, Colorado, SouthPark Animal Clinic is a three-doctor practice dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized veterinary care to a diverse range of patients. From dogs and cats to pocket pets, birds, reptiles, and turtles, our varied caseload makes every day unique and rewarding.

Our experienced team provides comprehensive care ranging from preventive medicine, diagnostics, and dentistry to orthopedic surgery. We believe great veterinary medicine is built on thoughtful, individualized care, strong client education, and lasting relationships with our patients and their families. We’re proud to create a collaborative environment where our team can use their skills, grow professionally, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the pets and people we serve.

Pay Range

$27 - $30 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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