Surgery Veterinary Technician - VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital - Surgery

VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Job summary

VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is looking for a dedicated Surgery Veterinary Technician to enhance its team in Englewood, Colorado. The ideal candidate will perform vital veterinary care responsibilities, including assisting in surgeries, conducting examinations, and maintaining patient records. A strong background in veterinary operations and communication skills is essential.

The position offers a pay range of $24–$30, along with benefits like medical insurance, parental leave, and career development resources.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care.
• Equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support hospital operations by providing quality veterinary care.
• Conduct examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Assist during surgery and operations.
• Maintain medical supplies and equipment.
• Document patients’ conditions and changes.

Skills

Veterinary care

Animal handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

Surgery Veterinary Technician - VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital - Surgery

PetVet Care Centers' VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is currently seeking a Surgery Veterinary Technician to join our team.

Position Overview

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you will support hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to patients and clients. Key responsibilities include determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aid as directed by the veterinarian.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration to provide excellent pet care.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and complying with applicable regulations.
• Document patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database accurately and timely.
• Communicate with pet owners about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify receipts.
• Update job knowledge through educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to owners as directed; ensure each animal released is clean and properly groomed.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
• One or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in Surgery.
• Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrates dependability in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
• Proactively looks for opportunities to address and follow through on work activities.
• Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Uses effective and appropriate communication methods.
• Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for documents.
• Consistently follows standard procedures.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team Member Pet Discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

Pay Range $24 — $30 USD

PetVet seeks an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V