Registered Veterinary Technician — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Disability insurance

Mental health support through Lyra

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions

Backup childcare and elder care

FREE CE courses

Pet care discounts and perks

Student loan support tools

Job summary

Hampden Family Pet Hospital, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative medical team in Englewood, CO. We provide advanced veterinary services, including orthopedic and surgical care, and support pets and families across the Denver metro area.

The role requires RVT/LVT/CVT credentials, at least 2 years of direct patient care, and a commitment to compassionate, gold-standard medicine in a AAHA-accredited hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary technician experience with direct patient care.
• Active RVT/LVT/CVT credential.
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement, bloodwork, and injections.
• Experience monitoring anesthesia and working with monitoring equipment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to empathetic, gold-standard veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Place IV catheters and perform blood draws and injections.
• Monitor anesthesia and operate monitoring equipment.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures per Colorado regulations.
• Collect and maintain accurate patient histories and medical records.
• Communicate with clients about pets' health, medications, and treatment plans.
• Maintain safe restraint techniques and sterile treatment areas.
• Support efficient hospital operations and patient flow.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

RVT/LVT/CVT credential

IV catheter placement

Bloodwork

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Hampden Family Pet Hospital, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative medical team in Englewood, CO. We provide advanced veterinary services, including orthopedic and surgical care, and support pets and families across the Denver metro area.

The role requires RVT/LVT/CVT credentials, at least 2 years of direct patient care, and a commitment to compassionate, gold-standard medicine in a AAHA-accredited hospital.