Veterinary Technician; Vet Tech; Animal Shelter - Weld

Job Title:

Veterinary Technician (Registered/Provisional)
Department:
Veterinary Services - 09

Job Classification:
Full-Time or Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt.

Job Relationships:
Reports to Veterinary Services Manager directly and Chief Veterinarian indirectly.

General

Purpose:

Provides veterinary and administrative support for the Organization’s Veterinary Services Department Our Veterinary Technicians (Credentialed/Registered/Provisional) provide clinical and administrative support for the Veterinary Services Department. Schedules are generally full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (20-24 hours per week), 5 days a week for full time, including weekend shifts, and are subject to change according to business need. Shift hours generally range from 7am to 7pm.

Emergency hours may be implemented during emergency situations. Overtime will be required as needed. Holidays, evenings and weekend work required as needed. Flexibility is preferred.

NOTE:

Certification/Registration with the State of Colorado is a requirement for this job. The Organization will reimburse provisional employees for the cost of 1 VTNE and 1 Colorado license registration, with ongoing support for renewals.

NOCO Humane is an independent nonprofit working to further the compassionate, safe, and responsible relationship between animals and people. NOCO Humane is a trusted, responsive community leader, providing programs and services essential to the high quality of life for animals and people in northern Colorado

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists with the surgical program including induction and intubation of surgery patients, monitoring of patients from induction through recovery, preparation of supplies and instruments, restraint of animals, and cleaning of the surgery suite

Maintains accurate computer and paper records for medications and treatments; enters data into animal shelter software database regarding animal care, medication, surgeries, and follow up; runs reports as necessary

Performs dental prophy and radiographs, assists veterinarians in dentistry as needed

Performs physical exams on animals as part of the animal intake process

Performs basic animal medical assessment and triage as directed

Administers treatment/medications to shelter animals and completes minor procedures such as suture removal

Prepares, implements and interprets basic diagnostic tests, such as fecal flotation, urinalysis, point-of-care tests and cytology. Submits tests to laboratory as needed

Performs euthanasia as assigned

Assists with care of animals including by cleaning cages, feeding, and other tasks as necessary

Assists with supervising and basic training of associated volunteers and students

Perform duties such as laundry, cleaning instruments, and other tasks

May work alone, without other Veterinary Services staff, during assigned weekend shifts

Drives on behalf of the Organization on occasion

Maintains solid attendance and punctuality

Adherent to the Standards of Professional Conduct Other:

Participates in meetings and on committees as assigned

Other duties as assigned

December 2025

Job Qualifications:

Education/

Experience:

Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program or a Provisional/Registered Veterinary Technician. Requires a minimum of one year of animal handling experience in a shelter, clinic, boarding facility, or similar environment. Previous technician experience is highly desirable. Must be proficient with intubation, IV catheter placement and IV injection techniques. Direct animal care and handling experience is required: restraining animals, cleaning cages, administering medication, etc.

Must be experienced with, and comfortable, monitoring and responding quickly to anesthesia changes, assisting surgeon as necessary. Experience maintaining computerized medical records;
Chameleon software, or other animal shelter software, experience preferred.

Experience with dentals and dental radiology a plus. Must be at least 21 years of age (required for insurance purposes). Proven bilingual English/Spanish reading, writing, understanding and speaking a plus and includes a wage premium.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Detail-oriented and able to exercise good judgment when dealing with animal-related concerns. Knowledge of basic animal health care; knowledge of animal breeds and colors. Proven emotional intelligence, integrity and work ethic skills required. Able to work both independently and in a team…