Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Animal Care Center of Castle Pines is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate is passionate about animal health, committed to exceptional client service, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our veterinarians, providing high-quality patient care, educating clients, and ensuring the smooth operation of our hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs before, during, and after surgery.
• Collect laboratory samples, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
• Place and maintain intravenous catheters and perform venipuncture.
• Obtain and interpret patient vital signs and maintain accurate medical records.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.

Client Communication

• Educate clients on preventive care, medications, nutrition, post-operative care, and treatment plans.
• Clearly communicate discharge instructions and answer client questions with empathy and professionalism.
• Promote wellness programs and preventive healthcare.

Hospital Operations

• Prepare exam rooms and surgical suites.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, including digital radiography and laboratory analyzers.
• Assist with inventory management and stocking medical supplies.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and hospital standards.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives to provide exceptional patient care.
• Participate in continuing education and staff training.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and respectful workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred (or eligible based on state requirements).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of veterinary clinical experience preferred.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, radiology, laboratory procedures, and animal restraint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for providing compassionate care to patients and exceptional service to clients.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance when needed.
• Stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods.
• Safely restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Work in an environment with exposure to animals, cleaning chemicals, and biological materials.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional licensing and membership reimbursement
• Employee pet care discounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Why Join Animal Care Center of Castle Pines?

At Animal Care Center of Castle Pines, we are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care while creating a welcoming, supportive environment for our team members. We value collaboration, lifelong learning, compassion, and integrity, and we believe our employees are the foundation of our success. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and the families who love them, we would love to hear from you.

Company Description

Animal Care Center of Castle Pines is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate is passionate about animal health, committed to exceptional client service, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our veterinarians, providing high-quality patient care, educating clients, and ensuring the smooth operation of our hospital.

Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.
Monitor anesthesia and patient vital signs before, during, and after surgery.
Collect laboratory samples, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare specimens for analysis.
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
Place and maintain intravenous catheters and perform venipuncture.
Obtain and interpret patient vital signs and maintain accurate medical records.
Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients.
Client Communication
Educate clients on preventive care, medications, nutrition, post-operative care, and treatment plans.
Clearly communicate discharge instructions and answer client questions with empathy and professionalism.
Promote wellness programs and preventive healthcare.
Hospital Operations
Prepare exam rooms and surgical suites.
Maintain cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, including digital radiography and laboratory analyzers.
Assist with inventory management and stocking medical supplies.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and hospital standards.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives to provide exceptional patient care.
Participate in continuing education and staff training.
Foster a positive, supportive, and respectful workplace culture.
Qualifications
Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred (or eligible based on state requirements).
Minimum of 1–2 years of veterinary clinical experience preferred.
Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, radiology, laboratory procedures, and animal restraint.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Passion for providing compassionate care to patients and exceptional service to clients.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance when needed.
Stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods.
Safely restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments.
Work in an environment with exposure to animals, cleaning chemicals, and biological materials.
Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Continuing education allowance
Professional licensing and membership reimbursement
Employee pet care discounts
Retirement savings plan
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Why Join Animal Care Center of Castle Pines?

At Animal Care Center of Castle Pines, we are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care while creating a welcoming, supportive environment for our team members. We value collaboration, lifelong learning, compassion, and integrity, and we believe our employees are the foundation of our success. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and the families who love them, we would love to hear from you.

Company Description

Animal Care Center of Castle Pines is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate is passionate about animal health, committed to exceptional client service, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our veterinarians, providing high-quality patient care, educating clients, and ensuring the smooth operation of our hospital.\r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nPatient Care\r\nAssist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures.\r\nMonitor anesthesia and patient vital signs before, during, and after surgery.\r\nCollect laboratory samples, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare specimens for analysis.\r\nAdminister medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by veterinarians.\r\nPlace and maintain intravenous catheters and perform venipuncture.\r\nObtain and interpret patient vital signs and maintain accurate medical records.\r\nProvide nursing care for hospitalized patients.\r\nClient Communication\r\nEducate clients on preventive care, medications, nutrition, post-operative care, and treatment plans.\r\nClearly communicate discharge instructions and answer client questions with empathy and professionalism.\r\nPromote wellness programs and preventive healthcare.\r\nHospital Operations\r\nPrepare exam rooms and surgical suites.\r\nMaintain cleanliness and sterilization of instruments and equipment.\r\nOperate and maintain diagnostic equipment, including digital radiography and laboratory analyzers.\r\nAssist with inventory management and stocking medical supplies.\r\nEnsure compliance with safety protocols and hospital standards.\r\nTeam Collaboration\r\nWork closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives to provide exceptional patient care.\r\nParticipate in continuing education and staff training.\r\nFoster a positive, supportive, and respectful workplace culture.\r\nQualifications\r\nCertified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred (or eligible based on state requirements).\r\nMinimum of 1–2 years of veterinary clinical experience preferred.\r\nProficiency in anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, radiology, laboratory procedures, and animal restraint.\r\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\r\nAbility to multitask and remain calm under pressure.\r\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.\r\nPassion for providing compassionate care to patients and exceptional service to clients.\r\nPhysical Requirements\r\nAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance when needed.\r\nStand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods.\r\nSafely restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments.\r\nWork in an environment with exposure to animals, cleaning chemicals, and biological materials.\r\nBenefits\r\n\r\nEligible employees may receive:\r\n\r\nCompetitive compensation\r\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\r\nPaid time off and holidays\r\nContinuing education allowance\r\nProfessional licensing and membership reimbursement\r\nEmployee pet care discounts\r\nRetirement savings plan\r\nOpportunities for professional growth and advancement\r\nWhy Join Animal Care Center of Castle Pines?\r\n\r\nAt Animal Care Center of Castle Pines, we are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care while creating a welcoming, supportive environment for our team members. We value collaboration, lifelong learning, compassion, and integrity, and we believe our employees are the foundation of our success. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and the families who love them, we would love to hear from you.