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Chewy, Inc. 4.5
Veterinary technician job in Louisville, CO
Competitive pay starting at $25-31 / hr for Credentialed Technicians!
On top of great pay, we offer benefits that are designed to support you professionally, financially, mentally, and physically because we not only care about your career, but we also care about your well-being. Here are just some of the benefits you can look forward to when you join our team:
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) options
Paid time off
401k with company match
Paid Parental Leave after 6 months of employment
Family building benefits including fertility and adoption
Pet adoption reimbursement
Short-term and Long-term disability
Multiple Mental Health resources
Discounts in-practice, on Chewy.com, and for pet insurance
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Referral bonuses up to $20,000!
At Chewy Vet Care, we're transforming the veterinary experience for pets, pet parents, and most importantly, for veterinary professionals. Our brand-new practices are designed from the ground up by veterinarians to empower you with advanced equipment, purpose-built technology, and a supportive team culture that lets you do your best work every day.
We're looking for a passionate Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our team and help us deliver care that begins with a visit and lasts a lifetime. Here, you'll find a collaborative, pet-loving community, flexible scheduling, and benefits that support your life inside and outside the practice. Join the team that understands that caring for the pets we love starts with greater care for our veterinary Team Members.
What You'll Do:
Set the bar for providing high-level, proficient veterinary medical care.
Use integrated technology to deliver consistent and appropriate medical care.
Patient care (blood transfusion, oxygen cage, cardiac monitoring); dentistry; wound care; catheter placement; anesthesia monitoring (unstable, high-risk patients); and performing functions that require handling animal bodily fluids and tissues.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC)
Be a PIMS administrative super-user and aid others in their use of technology.
Act responsibly given the pharmacy holdings of the practice and keep controlled substance logs.
Clean workspaces after every patient or patient lab sample interaction.
Any other responsibilities as deemed vital within the scope of role.
What You'll Need:
5+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in practice is preferred.
Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment
Strong ability to connect with clients and demonstrate compassion.
Excellent verbal / written communication, observational, and analytical skills.
Comfortable in a fast paced, self-starter environment.
Successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and current licensure is preferred.
Physical Job Requirements:
Standing or walking up to 80% per shift.
Frequently lift up to 50 to 70 pounds using an optional team lift and occasionally lift greater than 70+ pounds using a team lift.
Stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.
The specific hourly range offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.
Non-exempt hourly team members accrue paid time off (PTO) and are eligible for additional unplanned unpaid time off (UTO). Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Hourly Range$25-$31 USD
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$25-31 hourly Auto-Apply 27d ago
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Registered Veterinary Technician - Mobile Surgery
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Veterinary technician job in Windsor, CO
Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists Windsor, CO Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists is looking for a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) experienced in Surgery to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. is with a traveling orthopedic surgeon. Schedule is Monday-Thursday from around 7-4pm.
At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
About the Hospital
At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, we offer 24/7 emergency and urgent care for dogs and cats in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. We specialize in critical care, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery. We also offer mobile veterinary surgery services through Front Range Mobile Surgical Specialists. When your pet is experiencing an emergency, seconds can make a difference - and we are here for you!
Our highly-trained team of emergency veterinarians, technicians, and support staff are here for you 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We will also work closely with your family veterinarian to ensure a continuity of care and the best possible outcome for your pet. We cherish the human-animal bond and will treat every patient and client that comes through our door with compassion, dignity, and respect.
About You
As a Veterinary Technician, CVT, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
* REQUIRED: Active LVT/RVT or CVT
* Experience working in Surgery, experience in specialty/ER encouraged to apply
* Advanced knowledge and experience in anesthesia and analgesia (positive pressure ventilation, capnography, invasive blood pressure monitoring) and familiarity with a variety of surgical procedures and equipment.
* Possesses a positive work attitude
* Self-motivated
* Excellent communication and organization skills
* Is committed to a stress-free environment for our patients
* Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
Role Responsibilities:
* Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
* With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
* Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
* Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
* Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
* Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
* Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
* Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Benefits - our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
* Competitive pay
* 401(k) with employer match
* Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
* Paid parental leave
* Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
* Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
* Personalized care for every family-forming journey
* Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
* Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
* Student loan management tools and assistance
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you'll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.
Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.
You'll Thrive with Us
At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
* Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
* Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
* A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
* Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
* Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment - across the nation.
* Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $24 - $30/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive
Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.
$24-30 hourly Auto-Apply 2d ago
Vet Care Technician II
Inotiv
Veterinary technician job in Fort Collins, CO
The Vet Care Technician II works directly with the veterinary team in supporting the care of our research animals to maintain their health and wellbeing. They will perform daily veterinary care and technical medical procedures working with a wide variety of species including but not limited to dogs, pigs, rabbits, and sheep. This position assists the veterinary team in all aspects of animal care.
Responsibilities:
Performs daily health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and clinical treatment of laboratory animals.
Operates and maintains medical and laboratory equipment (e.g. anesthetic machines, electrocardiogram (ECG) machines) of varying complexity.
Reads, understands, and follows study protocols.
Follows and collaborates on detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a highly regulated environment meeting or exceeding industry standards (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)).
Provides daily clinical veterinary care (medical treatments, diagnostic, imaging, and technical procedures) for stock and research animals and maintains appropriate documentation.
Scheduled on call availability for afterhours support and triaging phone calls.
Handles and restrains laboratory animals.
Provides surgical preparation assistance and peri-operative care.
Monitors anesthesia and recovery.
Performs dental prophylaxis.
Maintains records of controlled chemical substances in accordance with federal regulations.
Identifies needed veterinary supplies to maintain the health and welfare of the animals and notifies appropriate staff for ordering.
Informs the Veterinarian of any issues affecting the conduct of preclinical studies.
Routine surgical procedures (i.e. dental extractions, skin closures, etc.) with vet support.
Follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other applicable laboratory or company policies and procedures.
Maintains confidential information.
Supports and participates in company initiatives as directed.
Performs periodic review of all applicable SOPs to ensure accuracy and confirm procedures are being performed according to SOPs. Participates in SOP writing, reviews, and revisions, as needed.
Completes training requirements as assigned and maintains appropriate training documentation.
Maintains compliance and adheres to all safety regulations, policies, and procedures and good documentation practices.
Maintains a thorough knowledge and ensures compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Association of Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), and other applicable regulations.
Interacts with clients, other employees, and the community in a professional manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Critical Success Factors
Knowledge of anatomic and physiologic variations in lab animals, animal husbandry, behavior, feeding, nutrition, diseases, and reproduction.
Good organizational skills and detail oriented.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization.
Ability to multi-task and participate in multiple projects and department initiatives concurrently.
Exhibits accuracy and adaptability performing laboratory operations, some of which may be difficult and/or novel.
Participates in continuing education programs.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent.
One year experience working as a Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician, or in a similar laboratory environment performing similar duties.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, data capture software, and similar computer applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in Life Sciences, Laboratory Animal Technology, or Veterinary Technology.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or equivalent.
AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Ability to frequently stand and move (e.g. walk, bend, reach, lift, crouch, push, pull, lift.) during work shift.
Ability to perform, observe, and audit necropsy, surgical, and medical procedures.
Manual dexterity (e.g. feeling, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion) to operate PC and other office equipment.
Required to have close visual acuity (e.g. preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small parts) and depth perception (with or without glasses/contacts).
Required utilization of provided personal protection equipment (PPE). - Environmental conditions when working with animals may include working under dirty, dusty or wet conditions.
Occasional exposure to potential hazards such as hot water, steam, mechanical equipment, biological substances, loud noise, odors, chemicals, and to range of outdoor weather conditions.
Regular on-site attendance as scheduled by management with weekend and after hours on-call rotation.
*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range is $21-$25/hr and will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.
Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
Posted until filled.
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*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.
Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.
$21-25 hourly Auto-Apply 26d ago
Registered Veterinary Technician Animal Hospital of Colorado
Animal Hospital of Colorado
Veterinary technician job in Fort Collins, CO
Practice
We take a personalized approach to every patient and client because we understand that every pet is different. Our veterinary team works closely with you to develop a care plan that meets your pet's specific needs. At Animal Hospital of Colorado, we aim to build meaningful relationships with our clients and can't wait to work with new clients and their furry family members.
We believe giving back to our community is important and have fostered a close relationship with a local rescue center, All Aboard Animal Rescue. Our veterinary team offers medical care to rescue dogs, and we're honored to be a part of helping them find their forever families.
More about the Role
The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.
Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications
State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Benefits Offered
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
Bonus incentive
Career and professional development
State licensing fee reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
Pay Range USD $20.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.
$20-23 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Registered Veterinary Technician Animal Hospital of Colorado
Glenwood City Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary technician job in Fort Collins, CO
Practice
We take a personalized approach to every patient and client because we understand that every pet is different. Our veterinary team works closely with you to develop a care plan that meets your pet's specific needs. At Animal Hospital of Colorado, we aim to build meaningful relationships with our clients and can't wait to work with new clients and their furry family members.
We believe giving back to our community is important and have fostered a close relationship with a local rescue center, All Aboard Animal Rescue. Our veterinary team offers medical care to rescue dogs, and we're honored to be a part of helping them find their forever families.
More about the Role
The Credentialed Veterinary Technician performs a critical role in providing high quality care for patients. Credentialed Technicians are key partners to the veterinarians, providing the appropriate support to ensure each client interaction and procedure is seamless and successful. Credentialed Technicians apply their professional skills in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, laboratory testing, patient nursing, and client education.
Competencies
Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.
Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up on the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
Any other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Qualifications
State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Benefits Offered
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
Bonus incentive
Career and professional development
State licensing fee reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.
Pay Range USD $20.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.
Boulder Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals and located in Boulder, CO is looking for an experienced full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Team!
About Boulder Veterinary Hospital:
We opened in 1941 with a mission to provide quality, compassionate, and progressive pet care in Boulder, CO and surrounding areas. Since then, our veterinarians have helped countless companion animals live longer lives with the families who love them.
We are a full-service small animal hospital providing excellence in care for dogs and cats. Our goal is to provide our patients with excellent, compassionate veterinary care in a professional yet comfortable environment. Our veterinarians and staff understand the special role clients' pets play in their families.
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
This is a full-time position; $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Essential Job Duties:
Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Must be certified veterinary technician in the state of Colorado
At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to act as a team player.
Basic veterinary medical terminology required.
Benefits:
Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP grants, SUVETO'S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.
Boulder Veterinary Hospital
, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Boulder Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals and located in Boulder, CO is looking for an experienced full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Team!
About Boulder Veterinary Hospital:
We opened in 1941 with a mission to provide quality, compassionate, and progressive pet care in Boulder, CO and surrounding areas. Since then, our veterinarians have helped countless companion animals live longer lives with the families who love them.
We are a full-service small animal hospital providing excellence in care for dogs and cats. Our goal is to provide our patients with excellent, compassionate veterinary care in a professional yet comfortable environment. Our veterinarians and staff understand the special role clients' pets play in their families.
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
This is a full-time position; $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Essential Job Duties:
Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
Assist in operating room, recovery, and post op-nursing care as requested by veterinarian.
Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Must be certified veterinary technician in the state of Colorado
At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to act as a team player.
Basic veterinary medical terminology required.
Benefits:
Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP grants, SUVETO'S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.
Boulder Veterinary Hospital
, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
$25-30 hourly 7h ago
Veterinary Critical Care Technician Assistant, CASE
Ethos Veterinary Health 3.8
Veterinary technician job in Boulder, CO
Veterinary Critical Care Technician Assistant Are you interested in joining a dynamic and fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital? Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) is a rapidly growing, 24/7, 32,000 sq. ft. hospital located in Boulder, Colorado. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Critical Care Technician Assistant to join our team!
In this Critical Care Technician Assistant position, you will work as a part of the Critical Care team to ensure exceptional patient care and provide overall support and assistance to all CASE departments, doctors, and hospital team members. The person in this position is a direct conduit for all CASE Critical Care needs.
Location:
Boulder, CO
Compensation:
$20-$23/hr based on experience
$$ weekend shift differentials
Schedule:
Full Time
Friday - Sunday
7am-7pm
Duties & Responsibilities:
Exemplify a positive, supportive culture within the department as well as within the hospital
Possess well-developed client communication skills and maintain current understanding of hospitalized caseload to assist with owner updates and communications
Foster relationships with referring veterinarians to promote seamless transfer of Critical Care patients to the hospital
General Cleaning/Stocking
Greeting of owners and patients (new transfers, rechecks, in-patients, etc.)
Taking initial history including review of patient progress since discharge or transfer and listing of medications patient is on and refills needed if applicable
Presenting estimates to owner and following proper admitting protocols
Submission of diagnostics with technician guidance
Compile new patients referring medical records and imaging
Under guidance of nurse able to set up basic procedures (IVC, O2 cage, triage monitoring etc.)
Compile medications and discharges prior to patient discharge.
Performing owner call backs of discharged patients and documenting
Able to set up basic procedures without nurse guidance and showing initiative to set up more advanced procedures with direct oversight
Able to review discharges with owner under nurse supervision
Additional duties as assigned
Critical Care Patient Care Responsibilities:
Perform a comprehensive physical examination with guidance from technician
Practice proper and safe patient restraint
Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology.
Minimum 1-2 years' veterinary experience required, with technical assistant experience highly desirable.
Experience in Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Practice preferred
Ability to communicate well with other CASE staff members.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and with little or no supervision
Ability to multi-task and produce quality work while making effective decisions
Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.
Perks & Benefits:
CE Allowance
Uniform Allowance
Paid Time Off
Holiday = time and a half
Employee Pet Discount
401k
Medical/Dental/Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
HSA/FSA
Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training
Why Join CASE?
Be part of a growing and dynamic team in a state-of-the-art facility.
Contribute to a positive, supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Provide exceptional care to our patients and make a real impact in their lives.
If you are passionate about veterinary care and eager to work in a supportive, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today!
For more information about us, please visit ************************************
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
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$20-23 hourly Auto-Apply 24d ago
Veterinary Technician
Petco Animal Supplies Inc.
Veterinary technician job in Greeley, CO
Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.
* We love all pets like our own
* We're the future of the pet industry
* We're here to improve lives
* We drive outstanding results together
* We're welcome as we are
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.
Position Purpose:
The purpose of this VeterinarianTechnician position inherently involves providing excellent veterinary care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Veterinary Technician represents the mission and values to all clients and partners. Our Veterinary Technicians set the tone for the technical and customer support team in the hospital, and are responsible, like all team members, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the hospital partners.
All hospital partners are responsible for performing duties in a way that creates an environment in which:
* The patient's needs always come first.
* Every team member understands that they have the power to do what it takes to create an exceptional customer and patient experience.
* contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur when possible, or as soon as is possible.
* exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefits the entire organization.
Essential Job Functions:
The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:
* Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments or walk-ins and escort into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, pain score, body condition score), record all in the electronic medical record, and begin documentation of the patient visit in the electronic medical record by obtaining and recording a thorough patient history.
* Assist veterinarian with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia's, taking direct supervision from the veterinarian(s) and the Hospital Office Manager or Hospital Leader on Duty.
* Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian, and maintain the electronic medical record.
* Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results to doctor and clients, maintain and update inventory as well as client/patient records, and manage accounts receivable.
* Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures, safely support induction and monitoring of anesthetized patients including checking and recording vital parameters (under direction of the veterinarian), monitor patients during recovery, and prepare them for discharge to owner or transfer to an overnight care facility as needed.
* Provide in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous therapies; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by veterinarian), and safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.
* Participate in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.
* Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
* Perform additional duties as assigned.
* Provide backup phone and front desk support as needed.
Nature of Supervision:
In all activities related to the care of patients, the Veterinary Technician will take direct supervision from the veterinarians as well as the Hospital Office Manager or Hospital Leader on Duty. For purposes of overall supervision, the Veterinary Technician takes direction from the Hospital Office Manager.
Planning and Problem Solving:
Like all team members, the Veterinary Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that day-to-day operation of the hospital is efficient and provides an optimal experience for our patients and clients.
Impact:
This position will impact the organization by contributing to the growth of a productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. From an overall hospital organizational standpoint, this position in critical to ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated technical team. The desired result is the creation of an optimal environment that ensures employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no immediate supervisory duties.
Education/Experience:
* College or college-equivalent education (completed) as required in becoming a Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state in which the hospital is located.
* Must have at least 1-year previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or working in a veterinary practice.
* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Must be compassionate and sympathetic and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
* Must have telephone and computer skills.
* Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.
Work Environment:
The majority of job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care full-service hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner's time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.
Contacts:
This position will regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide products and/or services that the practice utilizes.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
$17.00 - $27.50
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see ********************************************
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$35k-44k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Associate Veterinarian
MBC Talent Connections
Veterinary technician job in Longmont, CO
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our team! We are looking for a veterinarian who shares our values and is committed to providing excellent medical care for our furry patients.
As an Associate Veterinarian, you will work closely with our experienced team of veterinarians and support staff to provide a wide range of medical services, including wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with our clients and their pets, and play a vital role in their overall health and well-being.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough physical examinations and develop treatment plans for patients
- Perform surgeries, including spays, neuters, and other soft tissue procedures
- Diagnose and treat medical conditions, including prescribing medications and performing diagnostic tests
- Educate clients on preventive care and provide recommendations for their pets' health
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and support staff
- Maintain accurate medical records and adhere to all legal requirements
- Continuously stay up-to-date with advancements in veterinary medicine and technology
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
- Active veterinary license in the state of Colorado
- 1-3 years of experience in a veterinary clinic required
- Strong surgical skills and experience with dentistry is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Passion for providing compassionate care to animals and their owners
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. Our clinic also provides opportunities for professional development and growth.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate veterinarian looking to join a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team in Longmont, CO.
Questions? Contact ***********************
$55k-96k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
Vet Assistant/Tech- Cheyenne/WY
Amvc Employee Services
Veterinary technician job in Cheyenne, WY
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
AMVC-Prairie Hills Animal Hospital
Full-Time
New state-of-the-art small animal practice is seeking a part-time veterinary technician or assistant to join our team . The successful candidate will practice high quality, compassionate patient care and have an excellent rapport with clients.
Responsibilities:
Greet and assist customers in a professional, friendly manner
Assist in small animal preventative medicine
Client education
Assist in triage, surgery, and anesthetic monitoring during procedures
Administer medications
Venipuncture, IV catheter placement and maintenance, and laboratory work
Appropriate animal restraint and handling
Complete medical record keeping
Limited rotating weekend duties performing treatments on hospitalized patients as needed. No on call.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Positive attitude and friendly disposition
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Maintain confidentiality
Animal handling experience preferred
Certification is a plus
Benefits:
Wages-depending on certification and experience
Continuing education
Health Insurance - employee pays 20% of premium
Dental, Vision, and Aflac - employee pays premium
Life Insurance- $20,0000 base and AD&D policy paid by employer
401k
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Clothing Allowance
Schedule:
Day shift
Work Location: In person
$33k-43k yearly est. Auto-Apply 25d ago
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Boulder, CO
Veterinary Emergency Group (Veg
Veterinary technician job in Boulder, CO
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment.
TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG
At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, "yes." We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work!
FOCUS
To apply a patient-centered approach while performing treatments, making patient assessments, and all other aspects of patient care. This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in the coordination of care. Veterinary technicians autonomously function using critical thinking and leadership to carry out patient treatment plans in coordination with the veterinary team.
WHO WE NEED
You are a credentialed veterinary technician. You are passionate and motivated. You value learning and are a team player that is honest and respectful to your peers. You love what you do. You love working with animals and people. You are comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You have excellent interpersonal capabilities across a diverse group. You're happy to pitch in wherever and whenever you are needed, with a positive attitude. You demonstrate the ability to accomplish assigned tasks for all areas involved, knowing when to ask for assistance. You display excellent communication skills with your peers, customers, and team.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO
All clinical team members:
Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion & care.
Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients.
Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications.
Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy.
Contribute to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care.
Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house & point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging.
Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes.
Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques.
Veterinary technicians additionally perform:
Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation for patients with varied levels of risk.
Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization.
Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis,
Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans.
Conduct treatments using clinical decision-making skills according to protocolized plans.
Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure the patients are receiving uncompromised care.
Coach and guide veterinary assistants and veterinary nurses to perform clinical tasks to maintain standards of care and encourage growth.
Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care.
Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as VTS certification, trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership.
WHAT YOU NEED
High school diploma or equivalent
Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice.
Veterinary technician specialist (VTS) certification will receive additional considerations in practice role and compensation.
Basic computer skills to use practice management, electronic medical record, and collaboration software.
1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role. Experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and electronic) with the team and with customers
Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment necessary daily such as syringes, electric clippers, computers, surgery instruments, monitors, diagnostic equipment, etc.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US
Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer:
Industry-leading compensation
Something new every day - you'll never be bored in emergency medicine
We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology.
Generous employee pet discount
Referral rewards - tell your friends why they should come work for VEG too!
Health , Vision, and Dental Insurance
401K w/ company match
Paid parental leave - 10 weeks of paid leave at 100% of regular salary
Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities - we want to help you grow in your career!
Flexible work schedules for a true work-life balance
Growth and relocation potential
Groceries sent to the hospitals weekly for the staff to enjoy, monthly and quarterly contests, quarterly hospital outings, company-wide retreats, etc!
Lastly, because while our work is serious, we believe that it should also be fun!
VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!
$34k-44k yearly est. 12d ago
Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Veterinary technician job in Windsor, CO
Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists Windsor, CO More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are
At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, you'll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists invest heavily in our teams' growth and development. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a full-time, overnight Credentialed Veterinary Technicians to their team! We are hiring for our emergency and specialty departments.
As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Role Responsibilities:
* Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
* With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
* Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
* Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
* Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
* Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
* Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
* Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
* Active LVT/RVT or CVT (Required)
* Has a minimum of 3-5 years of clinical veterinary experience
* Has experience in Emergency and Critical Care or Specialty medicine
* Familiar with common disease processes that present to emergency service with an understanding of treatments and medications associated with their care.
* Strong medical math skills. (Including being able to calculate fluid rate, common CRI's and multimodal drug infusion.)
* Able to obtain Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care.
* Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning.
* Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
* Provide surgical assistance and post-operative care
* Administer medications, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
* Possesses a positive work attitude
* Self-motivated
* Excellent communication and organization skills
* Superior technical skills
* Is committed to a stress-free environment for our patients
* Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
You'll Grow with Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
* Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
* Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
* A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
* Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
* Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
* And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits - our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
* Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
* quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
* Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
* Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
* Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
* 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
* Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
* Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
* and so much more!
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $24-$30/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.
Boulder Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals and located in Boulder, CO is looking for an experienced part-time Veterinary Technician to join our Team!
About Boulder Veterinary Hospital:
We opened in 1941 with a mission to provide quality, compassionate, and progressive pet care in Boulder, CO and surrounding areas. Since then, our veterinarians have helped countless companion animals live longer lives with the families who love them.
We are a full-service small animal hospital providing excellence in care for dogs and cats. Our goal is to provide our patients with excellent, compassionate veterinary care in a professional yet comfortable environment. Our veterinarians and staff understand the special role clients' pets play in their families.
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
This is a part-time position; $24- 28.00 per hour
Essential Job Duties:
Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
Provide and monitor all patient care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
Assist in operating room, recovery, and post-op care as requested by veterinarian.
Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Must be certified veterinary technician in the state of Colorado
At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to act as a team player.
Basic veterinary medical terminology required.
Benefits:
Our employment package for part-time employees includes participation in the 401K with a true match up to 4%, pet care discounts, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Boulder Veterinary Hospital
, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Boulder Veterinary Hospital, part of the Suveto network of hospitals and located in Boulder, CO is looking for an experienced part-time Veterinary Technician to join our Team!
About Boulder Veterinary Hospital:
We opened in 1941 with a mission to provide quality, compassionate, and progressive pet care in Boulder, CO and surrounding areas. Since then, our veterinarians have helped countless companion animals live longer lives with the families who love them.
We are a full-service small animal hospital providing excellence in care for dogs and cats. Our goal is to provide our patients with excellent, compassionate veterinary care in a professional yet comfortable environment. Our veterinarians and staff understand the special role clients' pets play in their families.
Our Veterinary Technicians are responsible for performing basic medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
This is a part-time position; $24- 28.00 per hour
Essential Job Duties:
Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
Provide and monitor all patient care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
Perform diagnostic imaging as requested by veterinarian.
Perform tech appointments, such as pedicures, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, routine lab work, subcutaneous fluids, etc. as deemed appropriate by practice
Assist doctors in medical and diagnostic procedures.
Place IV catheters and begin fluid therapy when required by veterinarian.
Assist in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia with doctor present.
Assist in operating room, recovery, and post-op care as requested by veterinarian.
Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Must be certified veterinary technician in the state of Colorado
At least 3 years of clinical veterinary hospital experience required.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to act as a team player.
Basic veterinary medical terminology required.
Benefits:
Our employment package for part-time employees includes participation in the 401K with a true match up to 4%, pet care discounts, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Boulder Veterinary Hospital
, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
$24-28 hourly 7h ago
Animal Care Specialist
Petco Animal Supplies Inc.
Veterinary technician job in Fort Collins, CO
Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.
* We love all pets like our own
* We're the future of the pet industry
* We're here to improve lives
* We drive outstanding results together
* We're welcome as we are
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.
Position Overview
As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet Care Center (PCC). You'll be the primary resource regarding animal care and maintenance. This position will support the achievement of the PCC's budgeted sales and shrink goals. You'll ensure our merchandising and inventory strategies are executed across the Pet Care Center with your primary focus in companion animals and aquatic life. You will ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Pet Care Center in close partnership with the sales team to meet the needs of the guest and their pet/s. You can excel in this role by exhibiting a passion for the welfare, health, and proper care of animals as well as being a positive partner within the whole Pet Care Center team.
Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
* Have a strong interest in animal welfare and possess a high level of knowledge of our companion animal and aquatic care.
* Ensure that all companion animals and aquatic life in the PCC are receiving appropriate care. This includes ensuring that all companion animal and aquatic life maintenance, companion animal incident reports and hourly animal health checks are completed as required.
* Process register transactions in a way that creates a great experience for each guest.
* Be proficient within our selling model and support guest interactions as needed.
* Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests.
* Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of their role and educate other PCC partners in animal care and maintenance.
* Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
* Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
* Evaluate guest inquiries and refers to the Leader on Duty as needed.
* Act as primary resource for guests and other PCC partners regarding all animal education and care.
* Efficiently orders companion animals and aquatic life, supplies and merchandise in partnership with the sales team to maximize sales, margin, and inventory.
* Analyzes department inventory management data and recommends areas for improvement.
* Perform routine housekeeping tasks as required to maintain the professional image and appearance of the companion animal habitat and aquatic areas, to include sweeping/mopping the floors, dusting, cleaning the tanks, facing the merchandise on the shelves, etc.
* Ensures the proper handling and documentation for all relinquished and adoption animals.
* Verifies animal related maintenance tasks are being completed as outlined on the Maintenance Schedules.
* Participates in the completion of all animal and aquatic life related physical inventory counts.
* Adheres to and promotes established safety and loss prevention procedures.
* Performs additional duties and projects as required or assigned with or without regular supervision.
Other Essential Duties
* UTILIZE SELLING BEHAVIORS. You're the key to providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Center locations. Utilizing the behaviors within our Sales Model is critical to being able to identify and solve for their needs both today and in the future.
* CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. You'll be empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety protocols. Bottom line, the safety of partners, guests and pets is our #1 priority.
* BE A PART OF A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE. Being a great teammate is key to creating a culture that is centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.
* ENGAGE IN YOUR CAREER: As you develop your skills and knowledge, you will have the opportunity to participate in developmental programs to support your continued growth throughout your career.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of one year of experience working with and/or caring for companion animals and aquatic life is required for this position. Qualified applicants will possess a high level of knowledge of companion animals and aquatic life and an aptitude for sales techniques. In addition to having a professional appearance and demeanor, applicants must also demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care. Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the nature of interaction with the public and other partners and leaders within the PCC as well as external veterinary partners.
Certification
Completing and maintaining of the Petco Animal Care Certification program is required in this role.
Education/Skills
In addition to a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED), an applicant must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of mathematics and basic accounting relationships and exhibit exceptional communication skills.
Supervisory Responsibility
* Ensures that the Pet Care Center is opened and / or closed in accordance with established P&Ps as it applies to SFS operations.
* Adhere to and promote established safety procedures for partners, guests, and pets.
Work Environment
The majority of job duties are conducted indoors, although guest carryouts and veterinary visits will require that a partner leave the PCC briefly. Because this position requires bending, kneeling, moving merchandise (up to 50 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time, there may be risk of injury resulting from not following procedures. Ability and willingness to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to meet PCC needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Petco Health & Wellness, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Position Overview
As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet Care Center (PCC). You'll be the primary resource regarding animal care and maintenance. This position will support the achievement of the PCC's budgeted sales and shrink goals. You'll ensure our merchandising and inventory strategies are executed across the Pet Care Center with your primary focus in companion animals and aquatic life. You will ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Pet Care Center in close partnership with the sales team to meet the needs of the guest and their pet/s. You can excel in this role by exhibiting a passion for the welfare, health, and proper care of animals as well as being a positive partner within the whole Pet Care Center team.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
$13.00 - $22.00
Starting Rate:
$16.00
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$16 hourly 15d ago
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Boulder, CO
Veterinary Emergency Group
Veterinary technician job in Boulder, CO
WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment.
TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG
At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, "yes." We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work!
FOCUS
To apply a patient-centered approach while performing treatments, making patient assessments, and all other aspects of patient care. This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in the coordination of care. Veterinary technicians autonomously function using critical thinking and leadership to carry out patient treatment plans in coordination with the veterinary team.
WHO WE NEED
You are a credentialed veterinary technician. You are passionate and motivated. You value learning and are a team player that is honest and respectful to your peers. You love what you do. You love working with animals and people. You are comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You have excellent interpersonal capabilities across a diverse group. You're happy to pitch in wherever and whenever you are needed, with a positive attitude. You demonstrate the ability to accomplish assigned tasks for all areas involved, knowing when to ask for assistance. You display excellent communication skills with your peers, customers, and team.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO
All clinical team members:
* Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion & care.
* Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
* Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients.
* Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications.
* Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy.
* Contribute to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care.
* Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
* Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
* Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house & point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging.
* Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes.
* Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques.
Veterinary technicians additionally perform:
* Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation for patients with varied levels of risk.
* Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization.
* Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis,
* Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans.
* Conduct treatments using clinical decision-making skills according to protocolized plans.
* Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure the patients are receiving uncompromised care.
* Coach and guide veterinary assistants and veterinary nurses to perform clinical tasks to maintain standards of care and encourage growth.
* Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care.
* Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as VTS certification, trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership.
WHAT YOU NEED
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice.
* Veterinary technician specialist (VTS) certification will receive additional considerations in practice role and compensation.
* Basic computer skills to use practice management, electronic medical record, and collaboration software.
* 1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role. Experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
* Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and electronic) with the team and with customers
* Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment necessary daily such as syringes, electric clippers, computers, surgery instruments, monitors, diagnostic equipment, etc.
* Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US
Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer:
* Industry-leading compensation
* Something new every day - you'll never be bored in emergency medicine
* We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology.
* Generous employee pet discount
* Referral rewards - tell your friends why they should come work for VEG too!
* Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
* 401K w/ company match
* Paid parental leave - 10 weeks of paid leave at 100% of regular salary
* Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities - we want to help you grow in your career!
* Flexible work schedules for a true work-life balance
* Growth and relocation potential
* Groceries sent to the hospitals weekly for the staff to enjoy, monthly and quarterly contests, quarterly hospital outings, company-wide retreats, etc!
* Lastly, because while our work is serious, we believe that it should also be fun!
VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!
$34k-44k yearly est. 11d ago
Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Veterinary technician job in Greeley, CO
Veterinary Technician - Emergency PET's Emergency Hospital Greeley, CO Sign on Bonus Available! PET's Emergency Hospital is looking for a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT) to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At PET's Emergency Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
About the Hospital
PETS Emergency Hospital is a AAHA accredited, 24-hour Emergency Hospital with brand new, state of the art equipment. We invest heavily in our teams' growth and development and offer generous CE and uniform allowances. We pride ourselves on providing the Greeley area with compassionate and quality emergency, urgent, and critical care. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance.
About You
As a Veterinary Technician, CVT/RVT, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
* REQUIRED: Active LVT/RVT or CVT
* Has a minimum of 2 years of clinical veterinary experience
* Familiar with common disease processes that present to emergency service with an understanding of treatments and medications associated with their care.
* Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning.
* Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
* Provide surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring and post-operative care
* Administer medications, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
* Possesses a positive work attitude
* Self-motivated
* Excellent communication and organization skills
* Is committed to a stress-free environment for our patients
* Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
Role Responsibilities:
* Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
* With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
* Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
* Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
* Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
* Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
* Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
* Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Benefits - our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
* Competitive pay
* 401(k) with employer match
* Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
* Paid parental leave
* Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
* Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
* Personalized care for every family-forming journey
* Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
* Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
* Student loan management tools and assistance
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you'll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.
Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.
You'll Thrive with Us
At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill-building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
* Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
* Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
* A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
* Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
* Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment - across the nation.
* Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $24 - $28/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive
Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.
$24-28 hourly Auto-Apply 1d ago
Animal Care Specialist
Petco Animal Supplies Inc.
Veterinary technician job in Broomfield, CO
Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.
* We love all pets like our own
* We're the future of the pet industry
* We're here to improve lives
* We drive outstanding results together
* We're welcome as we are
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.
Position Overview
As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet Care Center (PCC). You'll be the primary resource regarding animal care and maintenance. This position will support the achievement of the PCC's budgeted sales and shrink goals. You'll ensure our merchandising and inventory strategies are executed across the Pet Care Center with your primary focus in companion animals and aquatic life. You will ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Pet Care Center in close partnership with the sales team to meet the needs of the guest and their pet/s. You can excel in this role by exhibiting a passion for the welfare, health, and proper care of animals as well as being a positive partner within the whole Pet Care Center team.
Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
* Have a strong interest in animal welfare and possess a high level of knowledge of our companion animal and aquatic care.
* Ensure that all companion animals and aquatic life in the PCC are receiving appropriate care. This includes ensuring that all companion animal and aquatic life maintenance, companion animal incident reports and hourly animal health checks are completed as required.
* Process register transactions in a way that creates a great experience for each guest.
* Be proficient within our selling model and support guest interactions as needed.
* Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests.
* Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of their role and educate other PCC partners in animal care and maintenance.
* Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
* Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
* Evaluate guest inquiries and refers to the Leader on Duty as needed.
* Act as primary resource for guests and other PCC partners regarding all animal education and care.
* Efficiently orders companion animals and aquatic life, supplies and merchandise in partnership with the sales team to maximize sales, margin, and inventory.
* Analyzes department inventory management data and recommends areas for improvement.
* Perform routine housekeeping tasks as required to maintain the professional image and appearance of the companion animal habitat and aquatic areas, to include sweeping/mopping the floors, dusting, cleaning the tanks, facing the merchandise on the shelves, etc.
* Ensures the proper handling and documentation for all relinquished and adoption animals.
* Verifies animal related maintenance tasks are being completed as outlined on the Maintenance Schedules.
* Participates in the completion of all animal and aquatic life related physical inventory counts.
* Adheres to and promotes established safety and loss prevention procedures.
* Performs additional duties and projects as required or assigned with or without regular supervision.
Other Essential Duties
* UTILIZE SELLING BEHAVIORS. You're the key to providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Center locations. Utilizing the behaviors within our Sales Model is critical to being able to identify and solve for their needs both today and in the future.
* CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. You'll be empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety protocols. Bottom line, the safety of partners, guests and pets is our #1 priority.
* BE A PART OF A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE. Being a great teammate is key to creating a culture that is centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.
* ENGAGE IN YOUR CAREER: As you develop your skills and knowledge, you will have the opportunity to participate in developmental programs to support your continued growth throughout your career.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of one year of experience working with and/or caring for companion animals and aquatic life is required for this position. Qualified applicants will possess a high level of knowledge of companion animals and aquatic life and an aptitude for sales techniques. In addition to having a professional appearance and demeanor, applicants must also demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care. Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the nature of interaction with the public and other partners and leaders within the PCC as well as external veterinary partners.
Certification
Completing and maintaining of the Petco Animal Care Certification program is required in this role.
Education/Skills
In addition to a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED), an applicant must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of mathematics and basic accounting relationships and exhibit exceptional communication skills.
Supervisory Responsibility
* Ensures that the Pet Care Center is opened and / or closed in accordance with established P&Ps as it applies to SFS operations.
* Adhere to and promote established safety procedures for partners, guests, and pets.
Work Environment
The majority of job duties are conducted indoors, although guest carryouts and veterinary visits will require that a partner leave the PCC briefly. Because this position requires bending, kneeling, moving merchandise (up to 50 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time, there may be risk of injury resulting from not following procedures. Ability and willingness to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to meet PCC needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Petco Health & Wellness, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Position Overview
As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet Care Center (PCC). You'll be the primary resource regarding animal care and maintenance. This position will support the achievement of the PCC's budgeted sales and shrink goals. You'll ensure our merchandising and inventory strategies are executed across the Pet Care Center with your primary focus in companion animals and aquatic life. You will ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Pet Care Center in close partnership with the sales team to meet the needs of the guest and their pet/s. You can excel in this role by exhibiting a passion for the welfare, health, and proper care of animals as well as being a positive partner within the whole Pet Care Center team.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
$13.00 - $22.00
Starting Rate:
$16.00
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see ********************************************
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$16 hourly 19d ago
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Boulder, CO
Veterinary Emergency Group
Veterinary technician job in Boulder, CO
WHO WE ARE
VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a “customer first” mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment.
TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG
At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, “yes.” We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work!
FOCUS
To apply a patient-centered approach while performing treatments, making patient assessments, and all other aspects of patient care. This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in the coordination of care. Veterinary technicians autonomously function using critical thinking and leadership to carry out patient treatment plans in coordination with the veterinary team.
WHO WE NEED
You are a credentialed veterinary technician. You are passionate and motivated. You value learning and are a team player that is honest and respectful to your peers. You love what you do. You love working with animals and people. You are comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, and think outside the box. You have excellent interpersonal capabilities across a diverse group. You're happy to pitch in wherever and whenever you are needed, with a positive attitude. You demonstrate the ability to accomplish assigned tasks for all areas involved, knowing when to ask for assistance. You display excellent communication skills with your peers, customers, and team.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO
All clinical team members:
Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion & care.
Perform basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, patient monitoring, and treatments.
Use understanding of common diseases and conditions, physical assessment, and monitoring parameters to accurately triage incoming patients.
Administer subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and understand potential adverse effects of medications.
Set-up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy including constant rate infusions and blood transfusion therapy.
Contribute to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient care.
Participate in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
Be trained to properly perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
Collect samples and perform diagnostic tests including in-house & point-of-care tests and diagnostic imaging.
Perform nursing care tasks such as placing and/or maintaining urinary catheters, nasoenteral tubes, nasal oxygen tubes, chest and abdominal tubes.
Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot oxygen cages and other oxygen administration techniques.
Veterinary technicians additionally perform:
Administer, monitor, and maintain patients under general anesthesia with or without mechanical ventilation for patients with varied levels of risk.
Perform advanced vascular access techniques including jugular catheter placement, sampling line placement, central line placement, intraosseous catheterization, and arterial catheterization.
Perform advanced diagnostic techniques including ultrasonography and paracentesis,
Participate in formulating treatment, anesthetic, and nursing care plans.
Conduct treatments using clinical decision-making skills according to protocolized plans.
Aid in managing patient care workload to ensure the patients are receiving uncompromised care.
Coach and guide veterinary assistants and veterinary nurses to perform clinical tasks to maintain standards of care and encourage growth.
Collaborate and share knowledge with teammates to ensure optimal patient care.
Obtain additional training along guided growth pathways offering roles in addition to direct nursing care such as VTS certification, trainer role, coordination of care, community outreach, and leadership.
WHAT YOU NEED
High school diploma or equivalent
Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice.
Veterinary technician specialist (VTS) certification will receive additional considerations in practice role and compensation.
Basic computer skills to use practice management, electronic medical record, and collaboration software.
1+ years of experience in a veterinary technician role. Experience in emergency or specialty medicine preferred.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and electronic) with the team and with customers
Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment necessary daily such as syringes, electric clippers, computers, surgery instruments, monitors, diagnostic equipment, etc.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US
Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer:
Industry-leading compensation
Something new every day - you'll never be bored in emergency medicine
We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology.
Generous employee pet discount
Referral rewards - tell your friends why they should come work for VEG too!
Health , Vision, and Dental Insurance
401K w/ company match
Paid parental leave - 10 weeks of paid leave at 100% of regular salary
Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities - we want to help you grow in your career!
Flexible work schedules for a true work-life balance
Growth and relocation potential
Groceries sent to the hospitals weekly for the staff to enjoy, monthly and quarterly contests, quarterly hospital outings, company-wide retreats, etc!
Lastly, because while our work is serious, we believe that it should also be fun!
VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!
How much does a veterinary technician earn in Fort Collins, CO?
The average veterinary technician in Fort Collins, CO earns between $31,000 and $49,000 annually. This compares to the national average veterinary technician range of $30,000 to $48,000.
Average veterinary technician salary in Fort Collins, CO
$39,000
What are the biggest employers of Veterinary Technicians in Fort Collins, CO?
The biggest employers of Veterinary Technicians in Fort Collins, CO are: