Registered Veterinary Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital Fruita, CO Compensation: $20-25/hour, based on experience and qualifications. Practice Quality Medicine in a Supportive, Community-Focused Hospital Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join our close-knit team. You will provide patient care in a supportive community-focused clinic while having access to resources and career opportunities through Thrive’s nationwide network. What You'll Do Supporting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures Placing IV catheters and performing blood draws and injections (IV, IM, SQ) Monitoring anesthesia and utilizing advanced monitoring equipment Assisting with surgeries and procedures in accordance with Colorado regulations Collecting, documenting, and maintaining accurate patient histories and medical records Communicating with clients about individualized pet health concerns, medications, and treatment plans Using safe restraint techniques and maintaining clean, sterile treatment areas Supporting efficient patient flow and smooth hospital operations Collaborating with and supporting fellow team members What We’re Looking For Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary technician experience with direct patient care Active RVT/LVT/CVT credential (current and in good standing) Proficiency in IV catheter placement, bloodwork, and injections Experience monitoring anesthesia and working with monitoring equipment Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset Commitment to empathetic, gold‑standard veterinary medicine You'll Thrive Here If You Are Detail‑oriented and clinically confident Compassionate and patient‑focused Motivated to grow and advance in your veterinary career You’ll Grow with Us Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital Benefits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr