Relief Veterinary Technician: Flexible Shelter Coverage

Foothills-Animal-Shelter; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Job summary

Foothills Animal Shelter in Colorado is seeking a Relief Veterinary Technician to support the veterinary team on an as-needed basis, covering vacations and planned time off. You will assist with surgical procedures, treatments, and follow-up care for shelter animals, and participate in public vaccine clinics.

The role requires a CVT and at least three years of surgical experience; HQHVSN experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• CVT certification and at least three years of surgical experience.
• Experience in an animal welfare environment preferred.
• HQHVSN (High Quality High Volume Spay/Neuter) experience preferred.
• Fear Free certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and pre/post-operative care.
• Perform anesthesia administration and monitoring in high-volume settings.
• Handle radiology imaging and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and logs for controlled drugs.
• Support vaccination clinics and general health evaluations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Tools

Digital radiology equipment

Job description

Foothills Animal Shelter in Colorado is seeking a Relief Veterinary Technician to support the veterinary team on an as-needed basis, covering vacations and planned time off. You will assist with surgical procedures, treatments, and follow-up care for shelter animals, and participate in public vaccine clinics.

The role requires a CVT and at least three years of surgical experience; HQHVSN experience is preferred.