Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Who we are:

South Boulder Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Salary: $24.00–$26.00/hr, based on experience

Schedule: Predictable 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays

Experience: Veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience required

Credential: CVT, LVT, or RVT preferred but not required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Proud of the medicine you practice and looking for a team that truly enjoys working together?

South Boulder Animal Hospital is a four-doctor small animal practice in Boulder, Colorado, known for high-quality medicine and outstanding client service. We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant who’s passionate about patient care and client service and excited to join a team that’s proud of the medicine we practice.

We offer a supportive team that genuinely helps each other, with no egos and no drama. With a predictable 4-day work week and rotating Saturdays, we respect your time so you can enjoy life outside the hospital, too.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A predictable 4-day work week. Scheduling that respects your time.
• Rotating Saturdays. You still get your weekends.
• No egos, no drama. Every Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant here joins a supportive team that genuinely helps each other.
• High-quality medicine. As a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant here, you’ll use your full skill set across lab work, radiology, surgery, and dentistry.
• Pay that reflects your experience. $22.00–$26.00 an hour, based on experience.

What You’ll Do

• Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and assessments
• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
• Take high-quality radiographs and maintain imaging standards
• Run in-house lab testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, cytology, and fecals
• Support surgical and dental procedures, including prep, monitoring, recovery, and instrument care
• Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals during procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with clients about their pets’ care with compassion and clarity

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant
• CVT, LVT, or RVT credentials preferred but not required
• Confidence with venipuncture, catheter placement, radiography, and lab work
• Experience supporting surgical and dental procedures and monitoring anesthesia
• A passion for patient care and client service
• A team-first attitude and pride in high-quality medicine
• Availability for rotating Saturdays
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance
• Veterinary technician licensure is welcomed but not required

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re a Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant who wants to practice great medicine with a team that respects your time, come build something great with us at South Boulder Animal Hospital.

Apply today and join the team at South Boulder Animal Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of South Boulder Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.