Veterinary Technician

Is your ideal day at work scaling that thick calculus from a greyhound's mouth? Digging deep into basset hound ears? Combing mats from that 20lb cat that can't quite reach back there anymore? If so, we should talk because, like you, South Boulder Animal Hospital likes to get into the nitty-gritty of patient care!

South Boulder Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team! We are a close-knit and high quality “work hard/play hard” practice dedicated to providing excellent client service, highly skilled medical care, and a positive work environment.

For the vet tech positions, we are seeking candidates with experience in venipuncture, radiology, proper handling of medical records, surgical assistance, maintaining and monitoring anesthetized patients, client education, and more!

Our technical staff plays an important role in providing excellent care for our patients as well as serving as vital communicators for our practice. Excellent client service and communication skills are a must. Care and compassion rank high and is required of all our team members. This is a great opportunity to join a hospital with a hard-working yet fun-loving atmosphere. We love coming to work every day and want you too as well!

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
• $22 - $26 / hr (depending on experience)
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 529 Savings Plan 
• Tuition Support Program 
• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:   

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child 
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off 
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets 
• Pet discounts on services and products 
• Pet food discount program 

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 
• Professional development opportunities  
• State license reimbursement 
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement 
• Continuing education allowance 
• Uniform allowance  
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide 

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee discount program 

Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals
• Perform routine procedures such as administering medications, taking vital signs, and collecting samples
• Monitor patients during surgery and recovery
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Educate pet owners on proper animal care and treatment plans
• Handle and restrain animals as needed
• Perform laboratory tests and analyze results
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the veterinary clinic
• Assist with X-rays and other diagnostic imaging procedures

Requirements:

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or equivalent certification preferred
• Previous experience working as a Veterinary Technician
• Proficient in animal handling techniques
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control protocols
• Strong understanding of animal husbandry practices
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Surgical assisting experience as well as anesthetic monitoring
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you meet the requirements for this position and are passionate about providing exceptional care for animals, we would love to hear from you! 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at South Boulder Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.