Veterinary Technician Denver, CO

5280 Vet; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

5280 Veterinary Care in Denver, CO is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and excellent client service. The role supports veterinarians in exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, with attention to safety and compassion.

Applicants should hold an LVT certification and be comfortable with lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement, and maintaining medical records. The clinic offers medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Experience in animal care and client communication.
• Knowledge of veterinary procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate care instructions and status updates to clients.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, IV catheter placement.
• Maintain medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean and stocked.
• Follow hospital safety and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Medical procedures

Safety awareness

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Job description

Salary: $30.00-$32.00 per hour dependent on skills and experience

Schedule: Four 10 hour shifts per week, one late shift (10am-8:30pm), Rotating Saturdays

5280 Veterinary Care is hiring a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicianto provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Licensed Vet Tech with Veterinary Care

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

KeyResponsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About 5280 Veterinary Care

At 5280 Veterinary Care, we are committed to providing our doctors and medical team with the tools, technology, and support they need to deliver exceptional patient care and high‑quality medicine. We pride ourselves on strong client communication, compassion, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for both our patients and clients.

Our culture is one of our highest priorities. We are an inclusive, progressive, and supportive team that believes in backing one another and maintaining a respectful, collaborative workplace environment. We are fortunate to have an amazing client base and consistently see a wide variety of interesting and rewarding cases that keep our team engaged, learning, and excited about veterinary medicine.

With our newly expanded facility and continued growth as a hospital, 5280 Veterinary Care is a place where veterinary professionals can grow their skills, feel valued, and genuinely enjoy the work they do every day.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.