Veterinary Technician — Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Petvet-Care-Centers; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support — Calm app

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle — relief fund

Local hospital culture backed by state

You care for pets. We care for you.

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Red Rocks Animal Center in Lakewood, Colorado seeks a Veterinary Technician to join the team. Earn a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience and contribute to exceptional patient care and client service.

The role supports hospital operations, performs nursing tasks, and maintains records in a supportive, collaborative culture with local leadership and national resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have Veterinary experience.
• Must have Surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and reviewing care plans and records.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging wounds.
• Assist during examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments and restraining patients as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes and updating the database.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs as needed.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Surgery experience

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Red Rocks Animal Center in Lakewood, Colorado seeks a Veterinary Technician to join the team. Earn a sign-on bonus up to $1,000 based on experience and contribute to exceptional patient care and client service.

The role supports hospital operations, performs nursing tasks, and maintains records in a supportive, collaborative culture with local leadership and national resources.