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Veterinary Technician - General Practice

Wheat Ridge, COOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Credentialed Veterinary Technician
  • anesthesia
  • sedation
  • pre-anesthetic workups
  • dental x-rays
  • dental cleanings
  • medications
  • parasiticides
  • client communication
  • patient care

Nice to have

  • cytology
  • fecal floats
  • urinalysis
  • blood smears
  • ultrasounds

Role summary

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is seeking a General Practice Veterinary Technician to manage client appointments and diagnostics for routine and sick visits. This role involves a high volume of dental procedures, including pre-anesthetic workups, dental x-rays, and cleanings. Responsibilities include running exam room appointments, obtaining bloodwork and x-rays, client communication and education, administering medications and vaccines, and managing anesthesia from start to finish. The ideal candidate is a Credentialed Veterinary Technician with strong anesthesia skills, a basic understanding of common medications, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience with diagnostic sample analysis is a plus. The hospital emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and employee development.

World Class Medicine.Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

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About the Job: The General Practice Veterinary Technician manages client appointments and diagnostics for routine and sick visits. Our GP has a high volume of dental procedures, so pre-anesthetic workups, dental x-rays, and dental cleanings are large portions of the daily workflow.

How You'll Make a Difference

  • Run exam room appointments/obtain bloodwork/x-rays/ultrasounds
  • Client communication and education about illness and preventive care
  • Providing patient care and administration of medications/vaccines
  • Dental hygienist & dental x-ray technician
  • Running anesthesia from beginning to end, including pre/post-op care of patients
  • Assisting GP Doctors as needed
  • What You Will Bring

  • Must be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician
  • Strong in anesthesia and sedation
  • Basic understanding of common medications and parasiticides
  • Ability to analyze diagnostic samples a plus (ear/skin cytology, fecal floats, urinalysis, blood smears)
  • Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and their owners
  • Positive outlook, ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service
  • Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!
  • Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts ranging from 7:00am-8:00pm, with a blend of weekdays and weekends required

    Salary: $26.00-$30.00/hour based on experience

    Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary based on experience
  • Pet discounts
  • Mental health support with Talkspace
  • Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
  • Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
  • 401(k) retirement plan options with company match
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance options; some plans may be paid up to 100%
  • Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
  • Paid time off and time to enjoy it!
  • Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring... and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?

    Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet: providing compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long-standing national reputation for gold-standard medicine, supported by the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep pace with advancements in veterinary medicine.

    With this as the epicenter of our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.

    Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement, and personal and career development. We are also committed to external community involvement, including fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco-sustainability initiatives, support of local businesses, and law enforcement pet care.

    We are not just a corporation; we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.

    Location:10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    Base Pay$26—$30 USD

    Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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