Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician

Falcon, CO

For Paws Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team and support both outpatient care and procedural services, including surgery and dentistry.

We are seeking a versatile, client-focused technician who thrives in a dynamic general practice environment - balancing exam room care, client communication, and hands-on procedural support. We value credentialed technicians for the clinical knowledge, judgment, and communication skills they bring across all areas of the hospital, helping elevate the quality of medicine, client experience, and patient care.

In this position, you will play a key role in both outpatient and procedural workflows, contributing to a consistent, high standard of care throughout the patient visit.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their day, are confident moving between exam room and procedure support, and want to fully utilize their clinical knowledge, technical skillset, and client communication abilities in a collaborative general practice environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $19 - $24 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time or part-time position, with a 7:30am - 5pm schedule and availability needed 3-4 days a week Monday-Friday.

Full-time benefits package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of Colorado
• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Active and good-standing Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Colorado
• Proficiency in the following skills:
• Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique
• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
• Radiograph positioning and safely protocols
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
• Accurate medical record documentation
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques
• Client education and communication

Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

Why choose For Paws Veterinary Clinic?

For Paws Veterinary Clinic, located in Falcon, Colorado, is a full-service companion animal practice with a collaborative team of three DVMs and dedicated support staff. We are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care in a modern and welcoming environment. Our services include preventive wellness, diagnostics, surgery, and cold laser therapy, allowing us to offer personalized treatment plans that support each patient's health and recovery. As a trusted part of the local community, we strive to provide the highest standard of medicine and exceptional service for every patient and family we serve.