Registered Veterinary Technician

VCA Animal Hospitals•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Northwest Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team! We are one of the premier practices in the Colorado Springs area. We emphasize a positive, supportive workplace culture that encourages growth. Our technicians are utilized to their fullest potential in our state-of-the-art 4 doctor practice. We believe that mutual respect and compassion for clients, patients, and coworkers are the foundations of good medicine. Providing exceptional client experiences and top-notch patient care are the keys to our success. Northwest Animal is a full-service AAHA-accredited small animal hospital with gorgeous views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range. We are a full-service hospital that provides wellness, surgical, dental, illness and many other medical services. We also offer boarding , daycare, and grooming to the community. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Why Join the VCA Northwest Animal Hospital? We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. As a member of the VCA Northwest Animal Hospital, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. Apply today! We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you! If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

Technicians must graduate from an AVMA-accredited vet tech program and be licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician.

Responsibilities

Physical examinations and patient assessment
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

Benefits

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Continuing education allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
401(k)
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!