Registered Veterinary Technician - Hospital Lead

Registered Veterinary Technician - Hospital Lead Hampden Family Pet Hospital – Englewood, CO Compensation: Hourly pay starting at $30–$34 per hour, negotiable based on credentials and experience. Sign‑on bonus: $5,000 available to qualified candidates (details discussed during the interview process). Lead, Inspire, and Elevate a High-Performing Technical Team Hampden Family Pet Hospital is an AAHA‑accredited hospital and partner of the Canine Blood Heroes Blood Bank, providing advanced medical and surgical care—including orthopedic and laparoscopic surgery, acupuncture, and specialty services—for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and reptiles across Englewood and surrounding communities. What You’ll Do Lead, support, and develop Veterinary Technicians and Assistants to reach their full potential Partner with the Practice Manager and hospital leadership to identify goals, gaps, and growth opportunities Develop and implement efficient nursing workflows, processes, and systems Coach team members to strengthen clinical judgment, confidence, and decision‑making Mentor nursing staff across surgery, dentistry, inpatient care, and exam room flow Guide team members through conflict management and difficult conversations Model and promote direct, respectful, and transparent communication Uphold exceptional patient care standards and professional nursing practices Foster a positive, emotionally intelligent, and team‑based culture Support engagement, wellbeing, and work‑life balance across the technical team What We’re Looking For Minimum Qualifications Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in Colorado 5+ years of clinical veterinary technician experience 3+ years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience Proven success mentoring, coaching, and developing teams Strong organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Advanced technical nursing skills with the ability to model best practices Ability to influence, coach, and inspire without direct authority You’ll Grow with Us Access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs, such as ThriveU, virtual workshops, and a program designed to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital. Benefits - Our Care in Action 401(k) with employer match Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Mental health support through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr‑ental leave for new pet adoptions Backup childcare and elder care support FREE CE courses Pet care discounts and perks Student loan support tools Some benefits are available to full‑time team members (30+ hours per week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation