Practice
South Platte Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility located in Sheridan, CO, and surrounding areas. We offer a full range of veterinary services at affordable prices. Our services include vaccinations, spay and neuters, blood work, x-rays, dental services, general surgery, and routine veterinary services.
More about the Role
The workplace culture you’ve actually been looking for. 🐾✨
If you’re seeking a practice that combines high-level medicine with a team that actually enjoys working together, South Platte Veterinary Hospital is calling. We’re seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician who is high-energy, obsessed with patient care, and ready to be a key part of our growing team.
The Real Setup
We started as "Rocky Monster Vet Care," a rescue-focused clinic, and that mission still drives everything we do. We’re located right on the South Platte River—which means the hiking/biking trail is literally outside our door for your mid-day resets. We are a 3-doctor GP that balances top-tier medicine with a genuine commitment to work-life balance and a flexible schedule.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Radical Transparency: We don’t believe in "gatekeeping" costs. We prioritize price transparency so clients can make informed decisions for their pets without the stress of surprises.
- Dentistry & Anesthesia: We are about to launch a Low-Cost Dental Program. If you’re an anesthesia nerd or looking to become a VTS in Dentistry, we provide the perfect environment to specialize.
- Community Roots: We celebrate our rescue origins by hosting adoption events, holiday parties, and open houses. We’re deeply embedded in our local community.
- Affordable Wellness: We focus on making routine care accessible so pets live longer and owners can save their funds for unexpected diagnostics or illness.
- The Culture: We take our medicine seriously, but we keep the atmosphere light. Expect impromptu dance parties, regular twerking, and a team that builds each other up every shift.
What We’re Looking For:
- The Credentials: Current CVT, RVT, or LVT status.
- The Skills: A passion for anesthesia, laser therapy, and dental health.
- The Mindset: You’re flexible, collaborative, and ready to help us continue building this practice.
- The Heart: You believe in doing what’s best for the patient, every single time.
The Perks at a Glance:
- Growth: Support for VTS specialization and advanced dental training
- Location: Beautiful riverfront views and trail access for your mental health
- Balance: A flexible schedule that respects your life outside of the clinic
- Atmosphere: A 3-doctor practice where fun is a requirement, not an option
Let’s build something together.
If you want a career where you can grow your technical skills and still have a blast on the floor, we want to meet you.
Apply now and join the South Platte team.
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 on 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
- State license to work as a certified/licensed/registered veterinary technician in state of desired employment
- 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 computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
- Basic math and ability to calculate medication dosages
- Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety
Benefits Offered
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401k, Roth k and matching)
- Bonus incentive
- Career and professional development
- State licensing fee reimbursement
- 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 $22.00 - USD $27.00 /Hr.
