Animal Technician jobs in Boulder, CO

Our practice is excited to add another Registered Veterinary Technician to our team! We are looking for an individual who is good at communicating, organization, and multi-tasking, and who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is an RVT with at least 2 years' prior experience in veterinary medicine.

Operating Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm, Saturday 8:00 am-1:00 pm

We are proud to offer our teammates comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with match
• Flexible schedule
• Scrub allowance
• CE support
• Pet discounts

Essential Functions:

• Able to perform basic animal handling and restraint
• Able to accurately position for radiographs
• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery
• Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights as well as providing client education
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Assist in maintaining practice equipment
• Assist veterinarian performing surgery
• Assist veterinarians in any other assigned tasks
• Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area, and exams rooms for all surfaces
• Support DEA compliance as it relates to the role
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

• Active Colorado veterinary technician registration
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 40 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Computer skills, MS office applications, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person