Registered Veterinary Technician

Highlands Animal Clinic is Hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Registered Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-time

Salary: $28 - $32 per hour based on experience and licensure

Schedule: Monday through Friday with rotating half-day Saturday shifts

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Do you want to feel welcomed, appreciated, and genuinely respected by your coworkers and leadership? Looking for a fast-paced but well-organized hospital where teamwork matters, drama is minimal, and your work family truly cares about you and your work-life balance? If that sounds like your kind of place, Highlands Animal Clinic would love to meet you!

Highlands Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our thriving, five-doctor small animal practice located in the heart of Denver's Highlands neighborhood.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love Highlands Animal Clinic

• Supportive, drama-free, and collaborative team culture
• Fast-paced hospital that's organized and efficient
• Leadership that values dependability, reliability, and respect
• Charming, one-of-a-kind practice built inside two Victorian-style homes
• Modern medicine paired with old-fashioned client service
• Loyal clients who truly care about their pets
• Positive, safe, and welcoming work environment

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Registered Veterinary Technician (or eligible)
• Minimum of 2 years of small animal clinical experience
• Solid technical skillset and strong clinical confidence
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, reliable, and organized
• Positive attitude and desire to grow

What You'll Do

• Perform blood draws and IV catheter placement
• Provide hospitalized patient care and treatments
• Run in-house laboratory diagnostics
• Assist with and perform dental prophylaxis
• Monitor anesthesia and assist in surgical procedures
• Support doctors during exams and treatments
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members (in person and on the phone)
• Contribute to a smooth, efficient daily workflow

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• Flexibility that supports real worklife balance
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
• Mentoring, growth, and frequent "thanks" plus coffee runs, ice-cream breaks, and lunch on us

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're ready to join a practice where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your well-being matters, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and see what makes Highlands Animal Clinic so special!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Highlands Animal Clinic. We're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic self.

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