Veterinary Technician

Sploot Veterinary Care; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$26–$29/hour plus holiday pay

Full reimbursement for licensure and CE

Employee pet benefits

Job summary

Sploot Veterinary Care in Lakewood, Colorado, is seeking a Veterinary Technician who values work-life balance with flexible shifts and a supportive team environment. You'll utilize advanced tools and play a vital role in both urgent care and wellness cases.

The ideal candidate holds a current Colorado veterinary technician license and possesses a collaborative mindset along with technical skills to support veterinarians during surgeries, diagnostics, and client communication. Sploot offers a competitive hourly wage along with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RVT with a current Veterinary Technician License in Colorado.
• 1+ year of experience, emergency or urgent care is beneficial but not required.
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Perform blood draws, lab work, IV catheter placement, and radiographs.
• Guide pet parents by clearly communicating care plans and instructions.

Skills

Veterinary Technician License in Colorado

1+ year of vet tech experience

Team-first mindset

Organized and proactive

Compassionate with pets

Job description

Urgent Care + General Practice | No Overnights | Flexible Shifts

Burned out by overbooked schedules and lack of support? At Sploot, you'll practice high-quality medicine alongside an exceptional team — with the tools, mentorship, and work-life balance to actually love what you do.

What Makes Sploot Different

• Flexible 10–12 hour shifts with varying days per week + No overnights
• 3:1 Nurse to DVM ratio — your skills are valued and fully utilized
• Tech-forward tools including laparoscopic surgery suite and AI scribe software
• Balanced mix of urgent care and wellness cases — no two days are the same
• Strong pre-visit triage so you walk into every appointment prepared

What Makes You a Great Fit

• RVT — Current Veterinary Technician License in the state of Colorado
• 1+ year of vet tech experience; emergency or urgent care is a plus but not required
• Team-first mindset — collaborative, communicative, and willing to jump in where needed
• Organized and proactive in a fast-paced environment, with a sharp eye for detail
• Compassionate with pets, patient with clients, and motivated to keep growing
• Bonus Points: experience or interest in dentistry or anesthesia

What You'll Do

• Clinical Partnership: Support veterinarians with surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics
• Technical & Lab Skills: Perform blood draws, lab work, IV catheter placement, radiographs, medication and vaccine administration, and wound care assistance
• Client Education & Support: Guide and reassure pet parents by clearly communicating care plans and at-home instructions
• Clinic Operations: Maintain accurate digital records (with AI scribe support), restock supplies, and keep equipment clean and sterilized
• Culture & Mentorship: Contribute to a positive, solutions-focused team environment and support the growth of veterinary assistants

The Perks of the Pack

• $26–$29/hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays
• Full reimbursement for Colorado technician licensure + up to 10 hours of CE annually
• Employee Pet Benefits — free, at-cost, or deep discounts for up to 5 of your own pets
• Health, Dental, and Vision with a generous employer contribution; HSA available
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO, and up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Free Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events

Sploot is an equal opportunity employer and practices continuous hiring in accordance with Colorado state law. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.