$52,000 – $54,000EntryFull Time
Description
Humane Colorado is currently hiring Registered Veterinary Technicians with compensation starting at $26.40 - $27.85 per hour (Compensation base range is $23.40 - $24.85 + $3 per hour Registered Veterinary Technician differential) to join our Shelter Veterinary Services team!
Are you a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who thrives in a team environment and wants your work to make a real impact? Join Humane Colorado and work alongside a dedicated group of veterinary professionals committed to ending pet homelessness and suffering.
In this vital role, you’ll collaborate with technicians, assistants, and veterinarians to provide critical care, perform diagnostics, and support animal recovery. Your expertise will help give every animal the best chance at a healthy, hopeful future.
Based at our Leslie A. Malone Center in Denver, this is your opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team where every day, together, we save lives.
Purpose of Position: Provide medical care and treatment for animals.
Responsibilities
People Care
People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.
Competencies
Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.
Organizational Key Competencies
Position Key Competencies
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
Travel
Full Time Benefits for our Registered Veterinary Technicians – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.
Compensation: Starting at $26.40 - $27.85 per hour (Compensation base range is $23.40 - $24.85 + $3 per hour Registered Veterinary Technician differential. Starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
Posting will remain open until filled, with a minimum posting period of 5 days.
Requirements
Position Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Required
