Veterinary Technician - Patient Care & Surgery Support

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Veterinary Technician for its Vetco Total Care full-service hospital in Colorado.

You will deliver high-quality veterinary care and exceptional customer service to pet owners, supporting procedures, imaging, anesthesia, and post‑op care alongside a collaborative team. The role requires credentialing as a Veterinary Technician, strong communication skills, and a compassionate, team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Must be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and team-oriented with strong telephone and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, record vital signs and visit history in the EMR.
• Assist veterinarians with appointments, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Perform patient restraint, collect samples, dispense medications per veterinarian instructions.
• Manage appointments, educate clients, relay test results, maintain records and accounts receivable.
• Prepare patients for procedures, monitor anesthesia and recovery, discharge or transfer as needed.
• Provide in-hospital treatments, care for patients and administer medications.
• Train new staff and share knowledge as required.
• Keep the hospital clean and organized on schedule.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Compassionate

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is hiring a Veterinary Technician for its Vetco Total Care full-service hospital in Colorado.

You will deliver high-quality veterinary care and exceptional customer service to pet owners, supporting procedures, imaging, anesthesia, and post‑op care alongside a collaborative team. The role requires credentialing as a Veterinary Technician, strong communication skills, and a compassionate, team‑oriented approach.