Certified Veterinary Technician

About us Quebec Highlands Animal Clinic is a fun loving environment that provides daily challenges, as well as the benefit of providing the best medicine for our clients and their pets. We depend on each other through both the easy and difficult cases. Full Time Certified Veterinary Technician Highlands Ranch Colorado Job Description At Quebec Highlands Animal Clinic we value our team members and believe they are our most valuable asset. As such, we feel this profession and your passion for animals should allow you to enjoy a flexible schedule, camaraderie of your peers, ability to grow and learn new skills, provide input for the success of the practice, and maximization of your talents. This practice fosters a work environment of mentorship, kindness, honesty, integrity, diversity, and the opportunity to grow. We practice Fear Free Techniques to help make our patients lives better too! Technicians are given the following responsibilities which include but not limited to: Assisting clinicians with physical exams Preparing rooms for clinicians Venipuncture Placement of catheters Radiology, both general and dental Assisting with anesthesia, general and dental Assisting with surgeries as well as professional dental cleanings Running IDEXX diagnostics and variety of cytology samples Client education Our current position involves: 4 weekdays and rotating ½ day Saturdays. We offer a starting salary of $20.00 to $26.00/hr. depending on experience. Benefits Medical and dental insurance Retirement plan with 3% match CE and scrub allowance Paid vacation and holidays Pet discounts Incentive Program allowing up to an additional $1.00/hr based on the quality of work 401(k) and matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Uniform allowance Inclusive Hiring Information We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Work Location One location (no remote work). Qualifications Veterinary Technician Certification Proven veterinary experience with a strong understanding of veterinary terminology and animal physiology Proficiency in animal handling, restraint, and catheterization techniques Knowledge of pet care and animal anatomy Experience with blood sampling and kennel management Familiarity with dental terminology and veterinary critical care practices Relevant skills in dog training, grooming, and X‑ray procedures License / Certification Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation