Job: Registered Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $25-$27/hr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

Fremont Veterinary Hospital | Cañon City, Colorado

Join Our Team!

Fremont Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing, family-owned small animal practice in beautiful Cañon City, Colorado.

We are a busy, collaborative hospital that has been proudly serving Fremont County and the surrounding communities since 1951. Our team provides high-quality medicine to the pets and families of Cañon City, Penrose, Florence, Westcliffe, Pueblo, and throughout Southern Colorado.

We believe our technicians are an essential part of the medical team. We use our RVTs to their full capabilities and value team members who are confident, compassionate, efficient, and excited to practice high-quality veterinary medicine.

Who We Are

Fremont Veterinary Hospital is a small animal practice offering modern medicine in a welcoming, team-oriented environment. We utilize current technology and equipment, including:

• Digital general and dental radiography
• IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment, including automated urinalysis
• Abdominal ultrasound
• Echocardiogram
• Therapeutic laser
• Surgical laser
• Modern anesthesia and surgical monitoring capabilities
• Electronic medical records through Cornerstone

Our hospital is busy, but we strive to maintain a positive work environment where team members communicate well, support one another, and work together to provide exceptional patient and client care.

What You'll Do

As an RVT at Fremont Veterinary Hospital, you will be an integral member of our medical team and have the opportunity to utilize a wide range of your technical skills.

Patient Care & Veterinary Nursing

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures using veterinary anesthesia, radiology, and critical care techniques.
• Perform physical examinations and assist with preventive healthcare recommendations.
• Communicate with clients regarding routine patient care and preventative medicine.
• Safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to hospitalized and recovering patients.
• Assist with grooming, patient comfort, and general animal care as needed.
• Assist with kennel management and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment.
• Provide appropriate restraint and patient handling for dogs, cats, and other species as needed.

Anesthesia & Surgery

• Prepare patients for anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Induce and monitor general anesthesia under veterinary supervision.
• Monitor anesthetic depth, vital signs, and patient status throughout surgical procedures.
• Place IV catheters and administer medications through IV, injectable, oral, topical, and other appropriate routes.
• Prepare surgical patients and maintain appropriate aseptic technique.
• Assist veterinarians during surgical procedures and provide postoperative nursing care.
• Recognize changes in patient status and communicate concerns promptly to the veterinarian.

Laboratory & Diagnostics

• Perform venipuncture, blood collection, and IV catheter placement.
• Collect, process, and evaluate laboratory samples, including blood, urine, fecal samples, and cytology specimens.
• Perform diagnostic testing, including urinalysis, fecal/parasite analysis, and blood smear evaluation.
• Operate laboratory equipment and analyzers accurately and efficiently.
• Perform diagnostic imaging using digital general and dental radiography.
• Assist with ultrasound and other diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Operate medical equipment, including radiography systems, laboratory analyzers, anesthesia machines, and monitoring equipment, with precision and attention to safety and aseptic technique.

Medical Records & Client Communication

• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using Pulse Veterinary Software.
• Document treatments, procedures, medications, diagnostic results, and client communications clearly and accurately.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding pet health concerns, treatment plans, medications, and post-procedure care.
• Provide appropriate client education to promote compliance and improve patient outcomes.
• Foster positive, trusting relationships with clients through compassionate and professional communication.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Veterinary Technician degree/certification

The ideal candidate is:

• Confident and compassionate with both patients and clients
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Able to multitask and prioritize effectively
• An excellent communicator
• Detail-oriented and dependable
• A positive team player
• Comfortable working independently while also knowing when to ask for help
• Interested in continuing education and expanding their veterinary skill set
• Passionate about providing excellent patient care
• Able to maintain composure and efficiency in a busy clinical environment

We are looking for someone who wants to be more than an extra set of hands. Our RVTs are valued members of the medical team, and we want you to use your training, knowledge, and technical skills to their full potential.

Emergency Availability

Our technicians do not have a formal set on-call schedule. However, because veterinary emergencies occasionally arise, there may be times when a veterinarian needs a technician to stay after hours.

Participation is not part of a regular on-call rotation, and additional compensation is provided when a technician chooses to come in to assist with an emergency.

What We Offer

We believe in investing in our team and offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
• 401(k)
• Medical insurance stipend
• Aflac options
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional dues
• Continuing education allowance
• Modern equipment and technology
• A collaborative, supportive work environment
• The opportunity to practice veterinary medicine alongside an experienced and growing medical team
• The opportunity to utilize your veterinary technician skills to their full potential

Life in Cañon City

Cañon City is a hidden gem in Southern Colorado and an incredible place to live, work, and play.

Our community offers the advantages of small-town living while still providing many of the amenities you would expect from a larger city. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, climbing, biking, rafting, and more. Cañon City boasts over 100 miles of Gold Medal fishing and more than 60 miles of mountain biking and running trails, with skiing and snowboarding available within about an hour's drive.

Not an outdoor enthusiast? Cañon City also offers a variety of restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, local events, and community activities. For families, the area offers excellent educational opportunities along with a wide range of sports and vocational programs.

Come see what Cañon City has to offer!

Visit Cañon City

Interested in Joining Us?

If you are an RVT looking for a practice where you can use your skills, grow professionally, work with modern technology, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email your resume to:
docmetcalfe@gmail.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Expected hours: 36.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.