Veterinary Technician

NVA General Practice; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountainwood Pet Hospital in Windsor, CO is seeking a veterinary technician to join our growing team. We value compassionate, client-focused professionals with strong interpersonal and technical skills to deliver high-quality care and service to our clients and their patients.

Key duties include assisting veterinarians in surgery and exams, performing dental cleanings, taking radiographs, in-house lab work, blood draws, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Must possess exceptional communication skills, friendly and outgoing demeanor.
• Be dependable, flexible, and able to work in a team environment.
• Strives for client service that exceeds expectations.
• Must multi-task while maintaining standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians in surgery and in exam rooms.
• Performing dental cleanings.
• Assisting with all surgical procedures.
• Placing IV catheters.
• Taking digital radiographs.
• Performing diagnostic tests including in-house labs.
• Collecting blood samples.
• Filling prescriptions.
• Communicating directly with clients via phone, text, and in person.
• Answering a multi-line phone system.
• Scheduling appointments and/or surgical procedures.
• Greeting clients and patients in person and over the phone.
• Checking patients in/out for surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

• Veterinary Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Associate Degree (Preferred)
• Veterinary Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Compensation

• Base hourly rate of $20-24
• Eligible for periodic bonus (where applicable)
• Eligible for emergency technician pay (where applicable)

Full Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated, veterinary technician to join our growing team. We are looking for exceptionally compassionate individuals that possess both strong interpersonal and technical skills. These individuals will be expected to provide the highest level of quality service and outstanding care to the clients and patients of our hospital.

Our Ideal Candidates Must Possess The Following Attributes

• Must be extremely friendly, outgoing, and have strong communication skills.
• Be dependable, flexible, and enjoy working in a team environment.
• Strives for client service that well exceeds expectations.
• Must be able to multi-task while upholding the standard of care our clients expect.

Responsibilities Include

• Assisting veterinarians in surgery and in exam rooms
• Performing dental cleanings
• Assisting with all surgical procedures
• Placing IV catheters
• Taking digital radiographs
• Performing diagnostic tests including in-house labs
• Collecting blood samples
• Filling prescriptions
• Communicating directly with clients via phone, text, and in person
• Answering a multi-line phone system
• Scheduling appointments and/or surgical procedures
• Greeting clients and patients in person and over the phone
• Checking patients in/out for surgical procedures

About Us

Mountainwood Pet Hospital is a four doctor, general practice in Windsor, with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and client service. We have an enthusiastic and friendly team of individuals who are genuinely interested in outstanding service and quality care for our clients and their pets.

Our hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00AM - 7:00PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Full-Time Benefits Include

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts

Accepting applications through 10/31/26