Veterinary Technician - General Practice

Veritas Veterinary Partners

Wheat Ridge (CO)

On-site

USD 33,062 - 39,950

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary based on experience

Pet discounts

Mental health support

Continuing education support

401k retirement plan with company match

Medical, vision, and dental insurance options

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in Wheat Ridge is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to manage client care and perform diagnostics. In this full-time role, you will work 4x10 shifts in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be credentialed and possess strong skills in anesthesia, along with exceptional communication abilities. Join us to provide top-tier care and make an impactful difference in the community.

Qualifications

Credentialed Veterinary Technician needed.
Strong knowledge in anesthesia and sedation required.
Ability to perform diagnostics and provide excellent care.

Responsibilities

Manage client appointments and routine diagnostics.
Administer medications and vaccines to patients.
Assist GP Doctors and run anesthesia from start to finish.

Skills

Strong in anesthesia and sedation

Excellent communication skills

Ability to analyze diagnostic samples

Providing empathy and nursing care

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Veterinary Technician - General Practice

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Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $29.00/hr

World Class Medicine. Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

About the job:

The general practice veterinary technician manages client appointments and diagnostics for routine and sick visits. Our GP has a high volume of dental procedures, so pre-anesthetic work ups and dental x-ray and cleaning are large portions of the daily workflow.

How you'll make a difference

Run exam room appointments/obtain bloodwork/x-rays/ultrasounds
Client communication and education about illness and preventive care
Providing patient care and administration of medications/vaccines
Dental hygienist & dental x-ray technician
Running anesthesia from beginning to end, including pre/post op care of patients.
Assisting GP Doctors as needed

What you will bring

Must be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Strong in anesthesia and sedation
Basic understanding of common medications and parasiticides
Ability to analyze diagnostic samples a plus (ear/skin cytology, fecal floats, urinalysis, blood smears)
Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and their owners
Positive outlook, ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Schedule

Full-Time position, 4x10 shifts ranging from 7:00am-8pm, with a blend of weekdays and weekends required

Salary

$24.00 - $29.00/hour based on experience

Benefits

Highly competitive salary based on experience
Pet discounts
Mental health support with Talkspace
Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
401k retirement plan options with company match
Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
Paid time off and time to enjoy it!

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring… and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?

Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine, supported by both the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the advancements in veterinary medicine.

With this as the epicenter of our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement and personal and career development; we also are committed to external community involvement, which encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco sustainability actions, support of local businesses and law enforcement pet care.

We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.

Location

10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Base Pay: $24 USD - $29 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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