Registered Veterinary Technician - Front Range Veterinary Clinic

Providing compassionate, quality veterinary care to Northern Colorado since 1986.

As a full-service animal healthcare center, Front Range Veterinary Clinic, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are equipped to diagnose and treat your dog or cat through all stages of life. We know that pets are much-loved family members and we feel privileged to help them remain as healthy as possible, for as long as possible.

We seek to exceed your expectations each and every visit & we will be responsible members of our community. We celebrate and respect our staff and encourage them to lead balanced personal and professional lives.

This is a full-time position. $21.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience

Responsible for performing advanced medical, diagnostic, and laboratory procedures under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage and provide for the patient’s
• Triage patients and determine if patients are stable or
• Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in
• Assist veterinarian in all aspects during surgical procedures; pre-medication, set up, induction, preparation, maintenance of general anesthesia, surgical monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, writing post op orders and pain management
• Perform blood collection via all routes and ability to know best collection method based on individual patient needs or specific test
• Preparation of fluid therapy- infusion pump/syringe pump set up, appropriate IVF set up, fluid types and rates for administration, CRI calculations and
• Assist with dosage calculations and dispensing of medication including controlled substances as well as advanced emergency drug calculations, dosing and administering route protocols and common
• Monitor daily activities of in-hospital patients both stable or who require advanced monitoring.
• Communicate with doctors, technicians, office staff and clients regarding status of patients.
• Prepare patients for discharge to owners including client education about home care and medication to be
• Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints.
• Document legibly and keep accurate medical records in accordance to hospital
• Clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have successfully passed the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination)
• Graduate from an AVMA accredited Animal Science program with an AS or BS
• Knowledge of advanced fluid therapy, anesthetic monitoring, advanced CPR and all aspects of laboratory and
• Knowledge of advanced pharmacology and medical terminology as well as knowledge of surgical procedures and disease
• Excellent communication
• Strong work ethic and a positive
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new
• Ability to act as a team
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
  

Benefits

Our employment package for full-time employees includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, pet care discounts, 401K with a true match up to 4%. In addition, all full-time hospital team members receive VSOP® grants, SUVETO’S VETERINARY STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, at no cost to team members. VSOP® is an ownership program that tracks the value of the entire Suveto organization.

Front Range Veterinary Clinic, part of the Suveto network of hospitals, is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.