Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is excited to announce we are looking for Certified Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Assistants to join the Receiving Patient Emergency Department!
Currently only seeking swing shift veterinary technicians!
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About the job: You will assist the hospital in delivering excellent care to all our patients within the hospital and perform duties pursuant to WRAH Technician Protocols. You will embody our culture by treating every client with courtesy and respect, with a keen sensitivity to the emotional bond between owners and their pets.
How you'll make a difference: Monitor and appropriately document patient vital signs and activityProvide support to all veterinarians and assist other departments as requestedProvide comfort, diagnostic, surgical and nursing care to all patients including critical care patientsObtain and prepare samples for diagnostic testing including but not limited to blood draws, arterial blood gas sampling, urinary catheter sampling and free catch urinePerform various laboratory procedures including but not limited to blood typing, cross matching, and slide agglutination testingAccurately take and process abdominal, thoracic, appendicular, spinal, and skull radiograph while following appropriate radiation safety protocolsProperly use and maintain medical equipmentProvide professional client communicationWhat you will bring: Experience working as a Technician or Veterinary Assistant for 2+ years in an ER setting preferredA strong desire to learn and apply knowledge/skills learned to daily work lifeAbility to communicate effectively both written and oralAbility to demonstrate technical procedures as outlined in the technician protocolsDemonstrate reliability and follow-through with all work-related tasks / projectsSchedule: Swing
Salary: $18.00 - $33.00 / hour based on experience with differentials
Swing Shift: 2.00$ / hour differentialBenefits: Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options for your furry familyMental health support with TalkspaceUniform allowanceLearning and growth opportunitiesContinuing education support for licensed team members401k retirement plan options with company matchMedical, 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 members6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team membersPaid time off for for full-time team members 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.
Location: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Apply today to learn how Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital can be your next career home! #VETTECH
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.