Sign On Bonus* Certified Veterinary Technician - ...

Over the past 40 years AAHA-Accredited, VCA Highlands Ranch Animal Specialty and Emergency Center, has been providing professional and compassionate care to pets in the Denver, Littleton, Centennial, Englewood, Castle Pines, Parker, and Castle Rock areas. We are a well-supported, 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital that has a rapidly increasing caseload that supports further coverage.Joining the VCA Highlands Ranch team is an excellent opportunity to utilize your skills and knowledge, while collaborating with our tight-knit, highly trained medical team and boarded specialists. Currently we offer advanced Veterinary Emergency and Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgical Services, Advanced Dentistry, and Cardiology consults. The ideal candidate is a team player who is friendly, dependable, emotionally intelligent, and a positive multi-tasker with excellent communication skills.Where are we located?VCA Highlands Ranch Animal Specialty & Emergency Center is situated in a beautiful suburb of Denver, Colorado. We are ideally located minutes from many outdoor wonders or city activities such as:Panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains from the hospitalOnly 1 minute from a bike/walking path that spans to hundreds of miles of trailsBarely 5 minutes to a major shopping mallA short 10 minutes from sailingJust 20 minutes to mountain hiking trailsA mere 30 minutes to the vast cultural options of downtown Denver: concerts, ballet, NFL, Hockey, BuskerFest, art shows and so much more!Only 1 hour to whisk down the ski slopesJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our growing Surgery Department. 2 years'' experience in general practice or 1 - 2 years in a fast-paced surgery setting is preferred.As a member of the Surgery Department at VCA Highlands Ranch, you will assist the Doctor and technician team in providing the maximum level of care 24/7 to both pre/post-operative patients, incoming critical and non-critical emergencies, transfers from both our referring veterinarians, and internal specialty services. We work on a wide variety of cases on canine and feline patients, and strive ourselves for providing patients top notch care using advanced techniques and specialized equipment.Technicians will utilize an array of advanced skills including, but not limited to:Advance anesthesia monitoring experience and patient recoverySurgical preparation and assistingProvide nursing care to both stable and critical patientsPerforming patient assessments and physical examinationsProviding timely treatment to patientsPerforming laboratory work and diagnostic imaginingVenipuncture/catheter placementSafe animal restraint and handlingStrong multi-tasking skillsPharmacyEffective verbal, listening, and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively with team members of all hospital servicesThe successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine starting from the nursing staff - with the expertise and technical know-how to make it happen. This dependable team member will be solution-oriented and seek continued growth and improvement, both as an individual and as a team. At VCA, you passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people are matched with a commitment to your professional growth. VCA Highlands Ranch is committed to providing support to help you reach your career goals. We highly encourage and provide professional development of our team members and the opportunity for advancement within the practice.As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health & WellnessAn innovative, new department focused on associate health and wellbeing, with programs such as company sponsored Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tools, and access to additional mental health resources401k retirement savings plan, with matching contributions of 25% of the first 4% of your eligible compensationHealth, dental, vision insurance with HSA/FSA plan optionsInfertility benefits and paid maternity and paternity leavePaid vacation and sick leaveFlexible scheduling for work/life balanceProfessional DevelopmentContinuing Education Allowance and Paid Continuing Education Days: CVT - $750/year, VTS - $1000/yearWOOF University, offering abundance of FREE CE''s for Doctors and StaffCareer development scholarship and reimbursement opportunitiesOpportunities to mentor with one of the largest providers of private practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.Opportunities to participate in a robust clinical studies programAdditional BenefitsUp to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own petsUniforms provided100% paid life insuranceThe option to bring your pet to work with you100% paid short-term disability insuranceAccess to a collaborative network of 6,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialistsThe hourly rate for this position is $20 - $24 per hour and is negotiable based on a candidate''s experience, credentials, skillset, education, schedule and other factors. Sign-on bonus eligibility is $500 - $2000 based on experience, credentials, and scheduled shifts.Ready to be a part of a team that feels like family? Check us out and APPLY TODAY!

Created: 2025-11-15