Surgery and Room Veterinary Technician - Pets on Broadway Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers' Pets on Broadway Animal Hospital is currently seeking Surgery and Room Veterinary Technician to join their team!


At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people - providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter.


Because life is better with pets.


We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.


With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide , we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview


Join our team as a Surgery and Room Veterinary Technician who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Pets on Broadway Animal Hospital in Denver, Colorado is a fast-paced general practice centrally located in Denver, supported by a close-knit team dedicated to the health and well-being of our patients and clients.


Key Responsibilities


The veterinary technician is a jack of all trades and we utilize them to their full degree. We ask a lot of our tech and lean on them extensively. We require that you treat everyone, both human and animal, with caring and compassion.

• Patient intake and discharge from treatment and surgeries.
• Relay information to clients, even sensitive information, with compassion.
• Gathering patient history.
• Helping doctors when needed with whatever tasks needing to be completed.
• Answering medical questions when the doctor is not available.
• Maintaining accurate medical notes regarding everything.
• You must know where the emergency kit is.
• Helping give direction to the other departments when needed.
• Animal restraint.
• Vaccine administration.
• Drawing up the appropriate medications/vaccines into syringes.
• Drug calculations.
• Medication administration. Oral and injectable.
• Filling and refilling medications.
• Placing IV catheters.
• Drawing blood on patients.
• Preforming diagnostic checks like temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and electrocardiograms.
• Running in house blood machines.
• Appropriate staining, fixing and gathering of specimens.
• Examining urine, feces, blood and cytology samples under the microscope.
• Taking x-rays.
• Patient prep prior to surgery.
• Setting up the surgery room.
• Inducing patients for anesthesia.
• Placing endotracheal tubes.
• Monitoring anesthesia.
• Dental prophylaxis and monitoring.
• Taking dental x-rays.
• Maintaining the prescription refill line.
• Maintaining working machines and devices in treatment.
• Cleaning and maintaining all surgical instruments.
• Wrapping pack to be sterilized.
• Sterilizing packs.
• Demonstrating how to's for pet owners.
• Assisting the groomer with lifting, eag, n/t's etc.
• Performing tech appointments. This includes but is not limited to bandage changes, administering vaccines, nail trims, anal sac expressions, ear cleaning etc.
• Preforming cold laser therapy.
• Sweeping, mopping and general cleaning of treatment area every night.
• Taking the trash to the dumpster from treatment at the end of the day.
• Answering the phone and lending a helping hand when able.
• With POB being an AAHA certified hospital, you are required to perform a documented 20 hours of continuing education (CE) every 2 while working here. Please provide this documentation to your hospital manager.

Qualifications (Required)

• Must be comfortable in anesthesia and rooms.
• Preferably has a dental experience.

Schedule

• Full Time, Day Shift
• 4 days a week (40 hours a week)

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support - including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle - a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$22-$28 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care - for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals , including 1700+ veterinarians , we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.


Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy , empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.


You care for pets. We care for you.


PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V


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