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Registered Veterinary Technician - General Practice

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In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
24-27 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
24-27 Hourly
Entry level
Provides technical veterinary duties, client communication, and patient care in a general practice hospital. Responsibilities include physical examinations, patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation and assistance, dentistry, radiology, laboratory work, venipuncture, catheter placement, pharmacy, patient recovery, and compassionate care of hospitalized animals. Experienced credentialed technicians are preferred, but new graduates may be trained.
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VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is seeking registered veterinary technicians to join our team in our General Practice.  Our technicians are responsible for the technical duties, client communication and patient care related to their role and department. 


Location: Denver, CO

Application deadline: 12/31/2026

Pay: $24.00-$27.00/hr based on experience and credentials.

  • This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Eligibility and bonus amount may vary based on role, location, experience, start date, and/or other business-related factors, and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
  • Experienced, credentialed technicians are preferred, but we are happy to train the right new grad!

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital has an exciting history (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Vets).  We were established in 1971, became a 24 hour hospital in 1974, and we aren’t slowing down.  We take pride in providing outstanding, innovative patient care.  We are so proud of the hospital and team we work with and we want you to join us.  

Teamwork is constant in our daily practice, and our team is dedicated to make it their mission to help pets live long healthy lives. To be true to this mission, we rely on teamwork. Each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients. 
At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital!  We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Suggested specific, departmental, practice skills and/or type of environment or character of the practice
Why Join the VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital?
We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer.
We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
Why We Want You!
As a member of the VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
You have worked hard for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals
Apply today!
We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. Apply today on our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to speaking with you! 

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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