Registered Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician    

Hampden Family Pet Hospital

Englewood, CO  

Compensation: Hourly pay starting at $24–$28/hour, negotiable based on credentials and experience. The final rate will consider skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000 available for qualified candidates (details discussed during interview)

Deliver Advanced, Compassionate Care in an AAHA ‑ Accredited Hospital

Hampden Family Pet Hospital, a proud Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative medical team. We proudly serve pets and families across Englewood, Littleton, Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood, providing advanced medical and surgical care—including orthopedic and laparoscopic surgery, acupuncture, and specialty services for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and reptiles.

As an AAHA‑accredited hospital and partner of the Canine Blood Heroes Blood Bank, we are committed to gold‑standard medicine and compassionate, patient‑centered care.

What You’ll Do

As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a vital role in patient care and hospital operations by:

• 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 and maintaining accurate patient histories and medical records
• Communicating with clients regarding individualized pet health concerns, medications, and treatment plans
• Using safe restraint techniques and maintaining clean, sterile treatment areas
• Supporting positive patient flow and efficient hospital operations
• Mentoring and supporting fellow team members

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary technician experience with direct patient care
• Active RVT/LVT/CVT credential
• 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   

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:  

• 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  

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.  

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 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/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

About Thrive  

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. 

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether. 

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