Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Job Description

VCA Alameda East is seeking Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our emergency department team. Our technicians are responsible for assisting our emergency DVMs, client communication and patient care related to their role and department. 

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Location: Denver, CO

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Schedule: Full-time, four ten-hour shifts

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Application deadline: 10/31/2026

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Compensation: $24.00-$28.00/hr.

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VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital has an exciting history ( We were established in 1971, became a 24 hour hospital in 1974, and we aren’t slowing down. We take pride in providing outstanding, innovative patient care. We are so proud of the hospital and team we work with and we want you to join us.

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Benefits of working with our highly skilled team:

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  Work closely with experience emergency doctors.

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    Hands-on learning, didactic training, and collaboration on case management and treatment to provide the highest quality patient care.

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    Practice all of your skills and learn more advanced ones as well!

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Responsibilities:

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  All tasks related to providing patient care based on DVM orders.

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  Client communication.

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  Inspire and teach students and new associates.

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  Ensure documentation is appropriate, thorough, and complete.

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Our hospital is located in beautiful Denver, CO. You can be in the mountains within 30 minutes to enjoy all the sports and outdoor activities your heart could desire. Outdoors isn’t your thing? Not to worry, Denver is in top ranking for Craft Breweries and the food scene is amazing.

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If you’re ready to join a family-like environment and have fun while you’re at work please apply. If we think you’re potentially a good fit for our hospital we will contact you via phone call or email shortly.

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At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

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• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
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• Leadership opportunities
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• Career development programs
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• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
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• Continuing education opportunities
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• Tuition support and sponsorships
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• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
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• Referral bonuses
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• Competitive wage
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• Medical, dental & vision insurance
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• Generous pet care discounts
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• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
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• Paid parental leave
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• Paid vacation and sick time
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• 401(k)
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If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

\n The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

\n We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com