Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – $20–25/hr + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus + Overnight Bonus

Small Animal & Exotic | General Practice + Urgent Care
West Ridge Animal Hospital – Greeley

West Ridge Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our 10-doctor small animal and exotic veterinary hospital. This role offers a unique blend of general practice, urgent care, emergency medicine, anesthesia, dentistry, and surgery — all while building long-term client relationships.

If you enjoy using your full technical skillset in a supportive, collaborative environment, this is the role for you.

Compensation & Schedule

• $20–25/hr base pay (DOE)
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus – $500 after 90 days, $500 after 6 months
• Overnight shift bonus
• Full-time: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week
• Rotations: ~4 overnights/month, ~2 weekends/month, ~2 holidays/year
• Flexible scheduling available

What You’ll Do as an RVT

Our Registered Veterinary Technicians are fully utilized and perform hands-on patient care including:

• Anesthesia monitoring & surgical assisting
• Dental cleanings & digital dental radiographs
• Emergency triage & urgent care nursing
• IV catheter placement & fluid therapy
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Client education & discharge instructions
• Inpatient & critical care nursing

We keep many medical and surgical cases in-house, allowing technicians to follow patients from diagnosis through recovery.

Our Hospital

We are a private, non-corporate veterinary hospital in Greeley, Colorado, with easy access to Denver and the Rocky Mountains.

Our 10,000 sq ft facility includes:

• Digital radiography & double dental suites with digital dental x-ray
• Ultrasound
• Surgical & therapeutic laser
• Endoscopy, rhinoscopy & laparoscopy
• Rehabilitation & alternative medicine (acupuncture, VOM, massage)
• Exotic & avian medicine
• In-house laboratory & full pharmacy

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in Colorado (or eligible)
• 1–3 years experience preferred (new graduates welcome)
• Strong anesthesia and surgery skills
• Comfortable in both routine and urgent care cases
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement plan
• Continuing Education allowance + paid CE days
• Paid RVT license renewal
• Mental health support resources
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional growth & specialty training support

Why Join West Ridge Animal Hospital?

• Private, supportive leadership
• High-quality medicine with advanced equipment
• Strong technician utilization
• Exposure to both general practice and emergency medicine
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture

If you’re a dependable, adaptable, and motivated Registered Veterinary Technician looking for a long-term career where your skills are valued, utilized, and continuously developed, apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• veterinary technician certification or registration (Required)

Work Location: In person