What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for Privately Owned Vet Hospital position at Tender Care Veterinary Center?
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Relocation Assistance | AAHA-Accredited | Privately Owned | Colorado Springs
Looking for a veterinary career where you’re valued, supported, and actually have a life outside of work?
At Tender Care Veterinary Center (TCVC), we believe exceptional medicine starts with an exceptional team. We’re an AAHA-accredited, independently owned private practice serving the Colorado Springs community, and we’re looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing team.
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
Qualified candidates are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid after meeting our employment timeframe requirements. Relocation assistance is also available for qualified candidates.
Why TCVC?
We offer more than a job — we offer a place where you can build a rewarding career without sacrificing your life outside the hospital.
- FREE VIP concert tickets throughout the season at the spectacular Ford Amphitheater — enjoy live performances from top-name artists from the comfort of a luxurious suite while taking in Colorado sunsets and views of Pikes Peak.
- Positive, compassionate team culture where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.
- Real work-life balance — because being great at veterinary medicine shouldn't mean burning out.
- Professional development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
- Kind, appreciative clients who value the care we provide.
- Monthly team-building events designed to bring our team together.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and shift type.
- Additional pay differentials for surgery, urgent care, and overnight shifts.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
What You'll Be Doing
Our RVTs play an essential role in delivering high-quality medicine and an exceptional client experience. Depending on your interests and experience, you'll have opportunities to work across a wide variety of services, including:
- Wellness and preventive medicine
- Surgery and advanced surgery
- Urgent care
- Hospitalization and intensive care
- Dentistry and dental radiography
- Diagnostic medicine
- Physical rehabilitation
- Integrative medicine and acupuncture
- Grooming
- And more
About Tender Care Veterinary Center
Tender Care Veterinary Center is a privately owned small-animal practice serving Southern Colorado. Our first location opened in Falcon in 2015 and expanded in 2019. In 2023, we opened a second state-of-the-art facility in Gleneagle, giving our team and patients even more space, resources, and opportunities.
Our hospitals are equipped with modern technology and advanced capabilities, including:
- Digital radiology
- Two dedicated dental suites with dental X-ray
- Ultrasound
- In-house IDEXX laboratory equipment
- In-house pharmacy
- Underwater treadmill
- Intensive-care oxygen cages
- Companion animal laser
- Advanced surgical capabilities
- Rehabilitation equipment
We provide comprehensive medical, dental, surgical, rehabilitation, integrative, and grooming services — allowing our team members to continue learning and developing their skills in a diverse clinical environment.
TCVC was named Practice of the Year in 2020, and we continue to be passionate about providing excellent medicine while creating a workplace where our people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
Who We're Looking For
Current RVT license through Colorado DORA is REQUIRED.
We'd love to meet you if you are:
- A currently licensed Registered Veterinary Technician
- A veterinary technician who is passionate about high-quality patient care
- A team player who enjoys collaborating with doctors and fellow technicians
- Compassionate, dependable, and motivated
- Interested in continuing to learn and grow professionally
- Looking for a privately owned practice where your voice and contributions matter
Are you a veterinary technician program graduate currently waiting for your VTNE testing window? We'd love to hear from you, too.
Come See What Makes TCVC Different
You won't know what makes Tender Care special until you experience it for yourself.
Come visit us, meet our team, tour our facilities, and see why so many of our team members love being part of TCVC. We think you'll discover a practice where Tender Care isn't just our name — it's how we treat our patients, our clients, and each other.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus. VIP Concert Perks. Career Growth. Great People. Work-Life Balance.
You may have found the veterinary career you've been looking for.
Apply today to schedule a visit and explore everything Tender Care Veterinary Center has to offer!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Registered Veterinary Technician License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23