Registered Veterinary Technician

Description


Registered Veterinary Technician - Part Time

Mile High Animal Hospital

Aurora, CO


Compensation: Hourly pay starting at $23-$27/hour, negotiable based on credentials and experience. The final rate will consider skills, qualifications, experience, and location.


Shift/schedule: Fridays from 7:30am-6:00pm, Saturday from 7:30am-2:30pm, & some weekdays.


Practice High - Quality Medicine in an AAHA - Accredited, Low - Stress Hospital


Mile High Animal Hospital, a proud Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Veterinary Technician to join our full - time team. We provide primary care services for dogs and cats across Aurora, Centennial, Denver, and Parker and are proud to be AAHA - accredited, Feline - Friendly, and Low - Stress Handling certified.


We're a full - service animal hospital that believes exceptional care starts with a supportive, collaborative team - and yes, we enjoy having fun along the way.


What You'll Do

As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you'll play a vital role in delivering gold - standard patient care by:

• Supporting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Assisting with surgeries in accordance with Colorado's Veterinary Practice Act
• Advocating for patients while supporting efficient hospital flow
• Communicating with clients about individualized pet health concerns, medications, and treatment plans
• Maintaining accurate, comprehensive medical records
• Obtaining relevant patient histories and updating medical charts
• Using safe restraint techniques and following low - stress handling protocols
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary exam rooms, treatment areas, and labs
• Mentoring and supporting fellow team members

What We're Looking For

Required Experience & Credentials

• Active LVT, RVT, or CVT license (current and in good standing)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical veterinary technician or assistant experience with direct patient care
• Commitment to empathetic, gold - standard veterinary medicine
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A positive, growth - oriented mindset

You'll Thrive Here If You Are

• Compassionate and patient - focused
• Collaborative and dependable
• Motivated to continue learning and advancing your technical skills

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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