Registered Veterinary Technician

Rifle, CO; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement matched at 3% after 1 year

Job summary

Join Journey Home Animal Care Center in Rifle, CO as a Registered Veterinary Technician. This role is essential for providing high-quality care to animals and involves responsibilities such as administering treatments and managing patient records.

The ideal candidate should have a Veterinary Technician Certification, a strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Full-time positions offer benefits including paid time off and eligibility for retirement matching after one year. Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a Veterinary Technician Certification and license in Colorado (RVT).
• Must have a valid driver’s license or ID.
• Preferably Spanish-speaking.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Prepares patients for surgery and monitors anesthesia.
• Educates clients on pet care and responsible ownership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Knowledge of animal breeds

Communication skills

Understanding veterinary health procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Radiology equipment

Job description

Join our team at Journey Home Animal Care Center

Job Listing

Registered Veterinary Technician

Pay:$19.00 – $21.00 per hour

Full or Part Time Position

If you are someone who is hard working, self‑motivated, detail oriented and takes pride in your work then look no further! This position has hours Monday‑Saturday depending on full or part time status. The full time position earns paid time off and can be eligible for retirement that is matched at 3% after 1 year of employment. CVT position pay rate is $19‑21/ hour based on experience. You can make a difference in the lives of pets and their people in a fulfilling career for people looking to make an impact in their community.

Job Title:

Registered Veterinary Technician

Vision:

The Journey Home Animal Care Center staff thrives on giving all patrons top‑notch customer service, all animals the best possible care our resources permit and approaching every animal and person with compassion and understanding.

Job Summary:

The Veterinary Technician is crucial in providing compassionate and high‑quality care to both shelter and client‑owned animals. They are the veterinarian’s primary medical support responsible for helping monitoring the health of animals in the shelter, provide treatment, perform diagnostics, and prepare animals for surgery both in the community clinic and the shelter.

Primary Responsibilities (Includes but is not restricted to):

• Patient Care and Nursing – Taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
• Laboratory and Diagnostics – Collecting and processing samples and performing radiographs
• Surgery and Anesthesia – Preparing patients for surgery, setting up equipment, monitoring anesthesia and providing post‑op care
• Client Communications – Gathering patient histories, explain home care instructions, and educating clients on preventative care and nutrition.
• Housekeeping and Maintenance – Understand the importance of and maintaining a clean orderly hospital environment, and maintenance of equipment.
• Administration – Updating medical records, managing inventory, supervising and training JHACC staff.

Qualifications:

• Veterinary Technician Certification and Liscensed in Colorado (RVT)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Able to work with disinfectants and cleaning supplies
• Valid Driver’s license or ID

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, stand, and reach during a minimum 8‑hour shift.
• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds independently; more with assistance.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand or give information in person or over the telephone.
• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, laboratory equipment, radiology equipment, computer, etc.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to cleaning chemicals, x‑ray radiation, unpleasant odors, loud noises, animal waste, and other bodily fluids; hazards of aggressive patients such as scratches or bites; hazards associated with possible exposure to contagious/infectious organisms or zoonotic disease.

Knowledge and skills:

• Work requires continual attention to detail. Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated ability to prioritize duties and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Knowledge of animal breeds, behaviors and handling
• Prioritize safety and care in operation of equipment and handling of patients
• In depth understanding of veterinary health and safety procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding basic pharmacology of and administering medications both controlled and non‑controlled
• Sincere interest in the mission of Journey Home Animal Care Center

Client Service Duties:

• Provides overall basic customer relations/customer service, answer questions.
• Educates clients on responsible pet ownership and animal care.
• Communicating with clients concerning the health of (shelter or client) animals, and answer general questions about JHACC procedures and veterinary care.
• Provide accurate information and friendly professional service during client appointments and surgery check out.
• Actively promotes Journey Home Animal Care Center programs and events
• Represents Journey Home Animal Care Center in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Technician: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)