Veterinary Technician - General Practice

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talkspace mental health

CE allowance

Licensure fees reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners' Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is seeking a credentialed veterinary technician to join our General Practice team. You will manage client appointments, treatments, vaccines, and perform dental procedures and anesthesia.

You will work in a high-volume dental-focused GP, collaborate with doctors, and provide compassionate nursing care. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive, team-driven environment that values integrity, learning, and

Qualifications

• Must be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician.
• Strong in anesthesia and sedation.
• Basic understanding of common medications and parasiticides.
• Ability to analyze diagnostic samples (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.
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Anesthesia & Sedation

Dental radiography

Dental cleaning

Diagnostics analysis

Client communication

Empathy & nursing care

Job description

Veterinary Technician - General Practice

Wheat Ridge, CO

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 are 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 workups, dental x‑rays, and dental cleanings are large portions of the daily workflow.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• 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
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Schedule:

Four 10‑hour shifts ranging from 7:00am‑8:00pm, with a blend of weekdays and weekends required

Salary:

$26.00-$30.00/hour based on experience

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401(k) 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: providing compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long‑standing national reputation for gold‑standard medicine, supported by the education and training of our team members, along with top‑of‑the‑line equipment needed to keep pace with 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 are also committed to external community involvement, including fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco‑sustainability initiatives, 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

$26 - $30 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.