Registered Veterinary Technician
VCA Dakota Ridge Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our fast-paced practice. We are looking for a motivated, compassionate individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to providing exceptional patient care and client service.
Location: Littleton, CO
Pay Range: $24.00-$26.00/hr. Depending on prior experience
Application Deadline: 11/30/2026
Full-time, 40 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays
Responsibilities include:
Assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
Providing nursing care and completing patient treatments.
Monitoring anesthesia and recovering patients.
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the hospital and treatment areas.
Supporting the hospital team in all aspects of daily operations.
Qualifications:
Completion of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (or equivalent) and eligibility for Colorado RVT certification/licensure.
Strong technical skills and ability to multitask in a busy environment.
Dependable attendance and commitment to patient care.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Physical & Work Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to walk, bend, stand, and reach throughout an 8+ hour shift.
Willingness to work long or irregular hours when needed.
Allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
Visual, auditory, and verbal acuity sufficient to record accurate information, recognize patients and clients, and communicate effectively in person and by phone.
Why Join the VCA Family?
We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Continuing education opportunities
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous pet care discounts
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
We value your time and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this role, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Skills Required
- Completion of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program or equivalent
- Eligibility for Colorado RVT certification or licensure
- Strong technical skills
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment
- Dependable attendance and commitment to patient care
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach throughout an eight-hour or longer shift
- Willingness to work long or irregular hours when needed
- Ability to control animal allergies through medication
- Visual, auditory, and verbal acuity sufficient for accurate documentation, patient and client recognition, and communication
What We Do
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year, offering a range of services from primary and urgent care to specialty and emergency medicine. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands.
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