Veterinary Technician — General Practice

Job overview

The Veterinary Technician — General Practice role is onsite in Wheat Ridge, CO, with pay of $26–$30 per hour based on experience. The technician supports general-practice appointments and diagnostics, including a high volume of dental procedures. Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital emphasizes compassionate, high-quality patient care. The role contributes to routine and sick-visit care by assisting with diagnostics, client education, medications, dental procedures, and anesthesia. It also supports pre- and post-operative care and assists general-practice doctors as needed.

What you'll do

• Run exam-room appointments and obtain bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasounds
• communicate with and educate clients about illness and preventive care
• provide patient care and administer medications and vaccines
• perform dental hygiene and dental X-rays
• manage anesthesia from beginning to end, including pre- and post-operative care
• assist general-practice doctors as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary technician

general practice

dental procedures

anesthesia

patient care

credentialed veterinary technician

wheat ridge co

veritas veterinary partners

$26–$30/hr

four 10-hour shifts

weekends required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Pet discounts, Talkspace mental health support, continuing-education allowance and PTO, membership and licensure fee reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, medical, vision, and dental options, paid parental leave for full-time team members, and paid time off.

Why this role

Requires a credentialed veterinary technician; schedule is four 10-hour shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., with weekdays and weekends.

About the employer

Veritas Veterinary Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.