Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on veterinary care

Mental health support (Talkspace)

Uniform allowance

Continuing education support

401(k) with company match

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

6 weeks paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking a credentialed veterinary technician to support anesthesia, surgery, and patient care at our Wheat Ridge facility. You will assist in pre‑op preparation, induction, monitoring, and post‑op care while communicating clearly with clients and the surgical team.

Ideal candidates bring licensed VT credentials, confident anesthesia skills, and a drive to provide compassionate care in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a credentialed veterinary technician and confidence in anesthesia.
• Ability to provide empathy, comfort, and nursing care to patients and owners.
• Positive outlook and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Honesty, integrity, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑op patient preparation and post‑op monitoring.
• Sedation, anesthesia induction, and intraoperative monitoring.
• Radiography and assisting surgeons in and out of the OR.
• Client communication and admitting/discharging patients as needed.

Skills

Credentialed VT

Anesthesia experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Radiography equipment

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

About the job

The surgery department at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is comprised of 4 board‑certified surgeons, a surgery intern, and rotating interns. As a referral hospital we see many unique and challenging cases. We are looking for technicians who are flexible, adaptable, driven, and interested in advancing their anesthesia skills, surgical knowledge, and patient care.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Patient pre‑op preparation and post‑op monitoring
• Patient sedation and anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Radiography and assisting the surgeons both in and out of the OR
• Client communication and admitting/discharging patients as needed

What You Will Bring

• Experience working as a credentialed veterinary technician and confidence in anesthesia
• Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and their owners
• Positive outlook, ability to work in a highly collaborative and fast‑paced 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

Four 10‑hour shifts per week. Overnight/weekend on‑call shifts once trained.

Salary

$24.00 – $29.00 per hour based on experience. Additional salary for on‑call shifts and a call‑in procedural bonus.

Benefits

• Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options for your furry family
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniform allowance
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• 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 holiday pay for full‑time team members

Location

10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 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.