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Veterinary Technician

Animal Works Veterinary Surgery
Fort Collins, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

About Us: Animal Works Veterinary Surgery is a dedicated, affordable, surgery-focused clinic committed to enhancing animal and community welfare through accessible care, including spay/neuter services. We are a small, tight-knit practice, which means that everyone plays an essential role in providing excellent patient care and maintaining smooth clinic operations.

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Technician with a strong surgical background to join our team. As part of our small practice, the ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, be versatile in performing a variety of duties, and share our mission of providing affordable, high-quality veterinary care to our community.

Key Responsibilities:

Dental Care:

  • Obtain full-mouth dental radiographs
  • Scale, polish, and administer local anesthetics
  • Maintain patient comfort and safety during dental procedures

Surgical Care:

  • Administer and monitor anesthesia during surgeries
  • Ensure competency with sterile procedures
  • Safely place and secure bandages and splints

Patient Care:

  • Place and secure IV lines
  • Record vital signs and observations in electronic medical records
  • Employ low-stress handling techniques to ensure patient comfort

Client Communication:

  • Communicate clearly and professionally with clients about post-op follow-ups, hospitalized pet updates, and appointment scheduling needs

General Responsibilities:

  • Assist with checking in and out clients
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and cohesive work environment
  • Use Zoetis machines for blood work and other diagnostic tests
  • Familiarity with dental and full-body digital radiography

Qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician (preferred)
  • Strong background in anesthesia administration and monitoring
  • Proficiency in dental procedures and radiography
  • Familiarity with Zoetis diagnostic machines and electronic medical records
  • Ability to work in a small team and assist in a variety of tasks
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Good attendance record and reliability

Why Join Us?

  • A collaborative, supportive team that values each member
  • A chance to make a direct impact on animal welfare and community health

If you're passionate about animal care, enjoy a variety of responsibilities, and want to make a difference in a small, supportive clinic, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

  • Fort Collins, CO 80526 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Fort Collins, CO 80526: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20

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