Registered Veterinary Technician A Pet's Place Animal Hospital

Practice:

A Pet’s Place Animal Hospital offers a full range of veterinary services in Longmont, Colorado. Dr. Joan Primeau, Dr. Jenelle Vail, and Dr. Paxton Russell are passionate about caring for your four-legged friends.

We look forward to developing a long-term relationship with our clients and their pets.

We strive to provide excellent veterinary care promoting a healthy lifestyle for all stages of a pet’s life.

We aim to educate owners so that they may make informed decisions regarding the well-being of their pets.

More about the Role:

Love Science? Love Pets?  Let’s Get High-Tech in Longmont! 

Are you an RVT who’s over the repetitive 'exam-and-vaccine' loop? Do you want to work somewhere where innovation isn't just a buzzword on a breakroom poster, but something you actually do every day? 

At A Pet’s Place Animal Hospital, we’re not just a clinic—we’re a tech-forward hub for next-level healing. From Stem Cell Therapy and PRP to advanced Laser treatments, we use the coolest tools in med to help our patients live their best lives. We’re looking for a self-starting, fun-loving RVT to join the squad in Longmont, CO! 

Both full and part-time opportunities are available!

The Main Character Energy (Why You’ll Love It)

We believe work should be a place where you actually laugh, learn, and see literal miracles happen. You won't just be 'holding dogs'—you’ll be at the forefront of: 

• Regenerative Medicine: Processing Actistem Stem Cells and Purevet PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) on-site. 
• The Specialist Squad: Working alongside mobile oncologists, internists, and surgeons for that multi-disciplinary glow-up. 
• Tech-First Healing: Mastering Summus Laser Therapy, Cryoprobe (the ultimate 'no-pain' growth removal), and Ultrasound (we love a tech with imaging skills!). 
• The Essentials: High-quality dentistry (with digital rads), soft tissue surgery, and comprehensive wellness care. 

Your Day-to-Day

You’ll be the bridge between high-tech medicine and high-touch care. 

• Clinical Rockstar: Assist in surgeries, monitor anesthesia, and crush those dental prophylaxis goals. 
• Lab & Imaging Guru: Run in-house diagnostics and use your ultrasound skills to help us see the full picture. 
• Client Educator: Help pet parents understand how regenerative medicine or lasers can E.A.S.E. their pet's pain. 
• Vibe Manager: Maintain a low-stress, safe-handling environment where patients and clients feel like family. No high-stress chaos here. 

 

Who You Are ✨

• The Pro: You’re a CVT in Colorado (DORA licensed) with solid anesthesia and clinical skills. 
• The Enthusiast: You’re curious about alternative medicine and exploring cutting-edge advances in vet med. 
• The People Person: You’ve got 2+ years of customer service experience and can handle the 'feels' with grace and a smile. 
• The Multi-Tasker: You’re comfortable in a fast-paced environment and don’t mind a Saturday shift (because pets don’t take the weekend off!). 

The Perks (The Good Stuff)

We take care of our humans as well as we take care of our patients: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision. 
• Future You: 401(k) with matching + Life Insurance. 
• Balance: PTO and flexible 8 or 10-hour shifts so you actually have a life. 
• Leveling Up: A generous CE allowance and an employee discount for your own fur-babies. 

 

Ready to leap into the future of vet med with a team that actually has fun? 

Apply today and help us create something exciting at A Pet’s Place! 

Competencies:

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Colorado or ability to transfer licensure to Colorado
• Strong surgical experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy. 

Pay Range:

USD $24.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.