Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) - Surgery Focus

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Job Description

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (CVT) - Surgery Focus

Dugan's Veterinary Hospital - Aurora, CO

Must hold a valid Colorado CVT state license.

Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

Wage Range: $28 - $32 /hr.

$1,500 Sign on Bonus

Are you tired of being underutilized? Our community-minded small animal practice believes credentialed technicians are the clinical drivers of patient care, and we back that belief with transparent pay, structured growth, and a genuine investment in your well-being. Come join a team where your credentials are a launchpad, not a ceiling.

Why Technicians Thrive Here - Our Investment in You

$1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO

3 weeks PTO

Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends

Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine and a Fear Free-focused environment (training and certification supported)

Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

Dugan's Veterinary Hospital - A Look Inside

We are a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence and loyal clientele. Our state-of-the-art facility features two dedicated DVMs and an experienced support team committed to the highest standards of care. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. We are a surgery-heavy hospital. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography.

Your Role - Clinical Driver & Leader

As a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), you will be encouraged to work to the top of your license and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.

You will primarily utilize your skills in:

• Anesthesia & Analgesia: Full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
• Dentistry: Full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
• Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Workflow Leadership: Leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.

Growth & Schedule

• Growth Paths: Your career interests guide your path! Perks include paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build your ladder, not a ceiling.
• Schedule: Full-time with flexible scheduling options (choose 4 ten-hour or 5 eight-hour shifts) and a predictable weekend rotation.
• Tools: Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in-house lab, infusion pumps, and multi-parameter monitors.

Ready to grow with a team that truly uses and values credentialed technicians?

Apply online

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Email your resume directly to our Veterinary Sourcing Specialist: View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject: "CVT - [Your Name]"

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At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?