Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - Urgent Care and Spay / Neuter

Dumb Friends League; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic team. This unique position at a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital offers the chance to make a direct impact on animal welfare through urgent care and high-volume spay/neuter surgeries. The role not only emphasizes high-quality veterinary care but also supports community education and outreach efforts. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this is a rewarding career for those passionate about animal care and welfare. Join a team where your contributions truly matter and help make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Time

Sabbatical

Holiday Pay

401(k) with Matching

Employee Discounts

Discounted Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Completion of a veterinary technician internship or comparable experience required.
• Strong desire to serve under-resourced communities with respect and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor care and treatment of animals to ensure proper services.
• Assist veterinarians in surgical and medical procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Education

Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Humane Colorado is currently hiring Registered Veterinary Technicians with compensation starting at $26.40 - $27.85 per hour (Compensation base range is $23.40 - $24.85 + $3 per hour Registered Veterinary Technician differential) to join our Veterinary Hospital team!

Humane Colorado is seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team at the CSU Spur Veterinary Hospital. This unique role offers the opportunity to work in both urgent care and high-volume spay/neuter surgery, making a direct impact on the well-being of animals in our community. As part of our urgent care hospital team, RVTs provide high-quality, accessible veterinary care to underserved populations, assisting with medical procedures, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostics, and client education. Additionally, this position includes cross-training with our Healthy Pets team, where RVTs play a vital role in running anesthesia for high-volume spay/neuter surgeries, helping to manage pet populations and support animal welfare efforts across Colorado.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Technician professional who is passionate about both incremental veterinary care and preventive medicine. Our state-of-the-art hospital at CSU Spur not only provides critical medical services but also serves as a learning space for the public, with surgical and exam areas designed for observation. We offer competitive compensation, student loan reimbursement, continuing education allowances, and comprehensive benefits to support your growth and success. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference in both urgent care and animal population management, we encourage you to apply!

Registered Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Monitor care and treatment of animals to ensure proper services and follow-up care are provided and completed efficiently.
• Provide first line of exceptional customer service to all patrons.
• Ensure a smooth and timely flow of office calls from check-in to discharge.
• Accurately review discharge patient instructions with clients and distribute educational materials as recommended by doctor.
• Thoroughly record conversations with clients including all recommendations, declined recommendations or treatments.
• Collect required laboratory samples and accurately process them for in-house or reference lab submission.
• Take and process all radiographs, including dental radiographs.
• Medicate, vaccinate, and treat animals as prescribed by veterinarian.
• Induce anesthesia and intubate, monitor anesthesia, prepare patient for surgery, and keep thorough surgery logs and anesthesia sheets.
• Assist veterinarians in surgical and medical procedures, including dentistry.
• Utilize proper animal handling and restraint.
• Perform medical and surgical patron call-backs as directed by veterinarian.
• Fill client prescriptions and maintain drug logs as required.
• Use and maintain medical equipment.
• Perform accurate data entry into hospital software system to update client and animal records.
• Clean and maintain work areas.
• List needed inventory items on want list before the last one is taken, stock all areas of hospital as needed, monitor items for expiration dates.
• Maintain professional and courteous demeanor in challenging/stressful situations.
• Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with our business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Organizational competencies apply to all jobs at our organization; position competencies are specific to this position.

Organizational Competencies

• Accountability
• Flexibility
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative
• Managing Resources
• Technical Expertise
• Decision Making
• Integrity
• Results Oriented
• Time Management

Position Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Management

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

• Volunteers

Travel

• This position may require travel to different work sites

Full Time Benefits for our Registered Veterinary Technicians

Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

• Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• Sabbatical
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee discounts
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• RVTs are eligible for student loan reimbursement
• CE allowance
• and more!

Compensation

Starting at $26.40 - $27.85 per hour (Compensation base range is $23.40 - $24.85 + $3 per hour Registered Veterinary Technician differential. Starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation.

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on April 10, 2025.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of current veterinary practices
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated success in customer service
• Ability to work in a team environment
• High attention to detail
• Strong desire to serve under-resourced communities with respect and compassion

Required

• Education: Associate’s degree in veterinary technology or equivalent experience
• Experience: Completion of a veterinary technician internship or comparable experience and working knowledge of current veterinary practices
• Veterinary Technician through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Preferred

• Experience in an animal welfare environment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work in a team environment
• High attention to detail