Registered Veterinary Technician at Indian Tree Animal Hospital

Arvada, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

29.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Communication, Client Education, Customer Service, Animal Handling, Facility Maintenance, Record Keeping, Pharmacy Assistance, Safety Skills

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Registered Veterinary Technician Indian Tree Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. What to Expect as a Registered Veterinary Technician with Indian Tree Animal Hospital As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too. Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO. Continuing education for our licensed veterinary technicians. Salary: $26-$29/hr. based on experience and skill set. Schedule: Rotating opening/closing shifts 7:30a-6:30p and 9:30a-8:30-p and rotating Saturdays 7:30a-4:30p. Key Responsibilities: Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians. Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments. Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services. Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids. Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing. Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication. Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage. Qualifications: Registered as a Veterinary Technician (RVT). Also open to new graduates from an accredited vet tech program. Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions. Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines. About Indian Tree Animal Hospital: Indian Tree Animal Hospital opened in 1990 to serve the pets and pet owners of Arvada, CO and the surrounding areas. Pets have become family members and our best friends, offering companionship and unconditional love. At Indian Tree Animal Hospital, our doctors and staff provide pet owners with more options, better resources, and educational involvement to develop a lifetime health care plan for their special companion. We accomplish this by having a compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional staff that utilizes the latest technological advances and implements the foremost medical practices. We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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Responsibilities

The Registered Veterinary Technician will provide skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients. Responsibilities include client communication, animal handling, and maintaining accurate patient records.