RVT/Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Hirebridge; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pet-care Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Flexible Schedules

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Hirebridge in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their team, a role crucial for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity. Candidates will assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures. The position requires experience in the veterinary field and a valid state license.

Benefits include health insurance, a competitive 401k program, pet-care discounts, and flexible schedules, making it a great opportunity for dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Self-starter with a commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental surgeries.
• Supervise unlicensed team members in various tasks.
• Communicate effectively between the operating room and front office.

Skills

Veterinary medical terminology knowledge

Animal restraint abilities

Ability to work weekends

Education

State License as Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

CityVet is looking for Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our team! We will also consider a Veterinary Assistant that has at least 1 year of experience within a veterinary clinic.

Responsibilities

The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is responsible for maintaining excellent patient care and operational productivity by helping the Veterinarian leverage their time and efforts to meet the needs of their clients and patients. The Registered Veterinary Technician works to relieve the Veterinarian from technical work and administrative detail to achieve greater levels of efficiency in daily practice. Registered Veterinary Technicians help facilitate and streamline communication from the operating room to the front office staff and most importantly, the client.

A day in the life

• Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental surgeries, including preparing clients for surgery by assisting in the administering of anesthesia and properly restraining the animals as needed for examination and treatment.
• Supervise unlicensed team members completing the following tasks: suture to close existing skin incisions and skin lacerations, induce anesthesia, draw blood, and take samples for lab testing purposes.
• Under direct supervision of a Veterinarian, the Certified Veterinary Technician may: suture to close existing surgical skin incisions and skin lacerations, induce anesthesia, administer rabies vaccine, extract loose teeth or dental fragments in dogs and cats only, and euthanasia.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Holds valid State License as Certified Veterinary Technician
• Understanding and ability to properly, and safely, restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
• Self Starter
• Available for weekend work with our Urgent Care Team

Benefits

In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance and HSA options, our full-time employees receive:

• Generous Pet-care Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Schedules
• Growth Opportunities