Registered Veterinary Technician (Full Time)

Foothills Animal Shelter; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal shelter in Colorado is seeking a Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide compassionate veterinary care. The ideal candidate will work in a dynamic environment handling surgical procedures and emergency situations while supporting the well-being of shelter animals and their human companions.

Benefits

Generous time off benefits

Medical and dental benefits at no cost for employee-only coverage

Retirement plan with 4% employer match

Reimbursement for job-specific licensing

Qualifications

• Registered (or eligible) as a veterinary technician in Colorado.
• Minimum one year of experience, preferably in a shelter.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care in a shelter environment.
• Handle emergency situations effectively.
• Support new employees and volunteers.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

High-volume surgical skills

Emergency response

Knowledge sharing

Understanding human-animal bond

Education

Associate's degree in veterinary technology

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (Full Time)

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Foothills Animal Shelter seeks a registered veterinary technician who embodies a fear-free approach to shelter medicine to provide compassionate and skilled veterinary care to animals within a shelter environment.

Who We Are

As an open admissions shelter, we are committed to being here for families and their pets in Jefferson County, Colorado. We identify as a socially conscious shelter, caring for over 9,000 dogs, cats, and small animals every year with a compassionate team of staff and volunteers who are committed to the physical and emotional wellbeing of every pet we serve.

What You Bring

• You are a compassionate caregiver who is committed to both the emotional and physical wellbeing of your patients.
• You are comfortable and efficient in a high-volume surgical environment, bringing strong skills in venipuncture, intubation, catheter placement, and anesthesia administration and monitoring.
• You think clearly under pressure and respond swiftly and effectively in an emergency.
• You enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with new employees and volunteers, and you help them feel welcome and supported.
• You recognize the significance of the human-animal bond, and you are proud to support the formation and continuation of these powerful relationships.
• You possess your associate's degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution and/or have taken and passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
• You are registered (or are eligible to register) as a veterinary technician with the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
• You have at least one year of experience, preferably in a shelter environment.
  
  

What We Offer

• Let’s start with the obvious: we offer truly meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of thousands of animals each year.
• You will work with a team of veterinary professionals who work hard, care deeply, and are 100% dedicated to the well-being of our shelter animals.
• We strive for a healthy work-life balance, offering a compressed work week (four 10-hour shifts) and generous time off benefits to support your Colorado lifestyle.
• We offer a full spectrum of employee benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting. Currently, two of our medical plans and our dental and vision plans are offered at no cost for employee-only coverage.
• Additional benefits for this position include reimbursement of job-specific licensing, certification, and/or renewal fees.
• The pay rate for this position will be $25.00 - $32.00 per hour depending upon education, certification, and the depth and breadth of relevant experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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