Veterinary Technician - General Practice - Veritas Veterinary Partners

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is excited to announce we are hiring Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Assistants for our General Practice Department!

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Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring… and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?

Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine, supported by both the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the advancements in veterinary medicine.

With this as the epicenter of our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement and personal and career development; we also are committed to external community involvement, which encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco sustainability actions, support of local businesses and law enforcement pet care.

We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.

About the job: The general practice veterinary technician manages client appointments and diagnostics for routine and sick visits. Our GP has a high volume of dental procedures, so pre-anesthetic work ups and dental x-ray and cleaning are large portions of the daily workflow. 

How you'll make a difference:

• Run exam room appointments/Obtain bloodwork/xrays/ultrasounds
• Client communication and education about illness and preventive care
• Providing patient care and administration of medications/vaccines
• Dental hygienist, dental x-ray technician, anesthetist based on experience
• Assisting GP Doctors as needed

What you will bring:

• Experience working as a Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred, but experience and PVT accepted
• Will consider candidates with 2 years veterinary assistant experience or currently enrolled in veterinary program for a veterinary assistant position in the department
• Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and their owners
• Positive outlook, ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Schedule: Full-Time position, 4x10 shifts ranging from 7am-8pm, with a blend of weekdays and weekends required

Salary: 

• $22 - $27 / hour for veterinary technicians based on experience 
• $18 - $22 / hour for veterinary assistants based on experience

Benefits: 

• Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options for your furry family
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniform allowance
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off for full-time team members

Location: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Apply today to learn how Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital can be your next career home!

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Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Veritas does not currently sponsor applicants for work Visas, except for TN or E-3 Visa.

All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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