Veterinary Technician - Specialty, ER & Critical Care

Job Description

Job Description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients' well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships , ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Local Roots. World-Class Opportunities.

Veritas Veterinary Partners is a growing, national network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals dedicated to advancing patient care and supporting the people who make it possible. Across our hospitals, you'll work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced clinicians on complex cases, backed by advanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities. We trust and support our teammates, invest in their growth and empower them to make a meaningful impact every day.

Now Hiring Across Multiple Specialty Departments

RVT Supervisors | Neurology | Radiation Oncology Anesthetist | Emergency & Critical Care | Internal Medicine | Ophthalmology

Compensation

• Base Pay: $26.00-$29.00/hour
• Swing Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour
• Overnight Differential: +$5.00/hour
• Eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus for RVTs hired into ICU positions

About You

• Registered or Provisional Veterinary Technician required
• 2+ years working in a veterinary clinic
• Emergency or specialty experience a plus
• Reliable, organized, and committed to providing high-level patient and client care

Experience With

• Venipuncture, catheter placement, and diagnostic sample collection
• Anesthesia monitoring, sedation, and procedures
• Placing IV catheters and managing fluid therapy
• Medication calculation and administration (IV, IM, SQ)
• Diagnostic imaging assistance (radiographs, ultrasound support)
• Monitoring hospitalized patients and providing compassionate nursing care
• Surgical prep, sterile technique, and instrument handling
• Patient monitoring and pain scoring, with trend recognition

Compensation

• Base Pay: $26.00-$29.00/hour
• Swing Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour
• Overnight Differential: +$5.00/hour
• Eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus for RVTs hired into ICU positions

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance options, with some plans available at little to no cost
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Covered licensing fees and continuing education allowance
• Mental health support through Talkspace and ComPsych
• Trupanion pet insurance hospital discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Teammate referral bonus program: $5,000 for RVT referrals

Why Choose Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital?

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is hiring... and so is everyone else. So, what makes our hospital unique?

Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet: providing compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a longstanding national reputation for gold-standard medicine, supported by the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep pace with advances in veterinary medicine. At the center of our mission is a culture built on respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement, and personal and career development. We are also committed to external community involvement, including partnerships with fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city sustainability initiatives, support of local businesses, and law enforcement pet care. We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that thrives because of great team members.

Locations

• 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Base Pay

$26—$34 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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