Veterinary Technician

Vetcor; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

529 Savings Plan

Tuition support (full‑time)

Referral bonus program

Health insurance

Supplemental insurance

Birth/adoption leave (3 weeks)

Sick time / paid time off

Pet lab discounts

Pet discounts on services/products

Pet food discounts

Team rewards bonus

State license reimbursement

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

6 paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Blue Spruce Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician for a full-time role in Colorado. The position entails handling patients safely, performing preventative care, monitoring anesthesia, and assisting in dental and surgical procedures.

You will obtain diagnostics, communicate with clients, and maintain thorough medical records. A positive, team-oriented approach is essential in this busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint.
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines.
• Experience monitoring anesthesia.
• Emergency and surgical care – including IV catheter placement.
• Obtaining diagnostics – radiographs, phlebotomy, sample collection, and in‑house lab work.
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff.
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions.

Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal communication

Veterinary technician experience

Job description

Position: Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule: 4 × 10‑hour shifts. Saturday required. Closed Sundays and Mondays. No on‑call or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Experience monitoring anesthesia
• Emergency and surgical care – including IV catheter placement
• Obtaining diagnostics – radiographs, phlebotomy, sample collection, and in‑house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

Qualifications

• Experience and passion as a Veterinary Technician
• Ability to multitask and manage time in a dynamic environment
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Flexible compensation reflecting skill set and performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full‑time only)
• Referral bonus program
• Health insurance – medical, dental, vision (full‑time only)
• Supplemental insurance – accident, critical illness, hospital, short‑ and long‑term disability, legal plan, and life insurance (spouse, child, dependent) (full‑time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for birth or adoption of a child (full‑time employees only; available after one year of service)
• Sick time / paid time off
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Blue Spruce Animal Clinic. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a culture where employees are comfortable being authentic and empowered to reach their fullest potential.