Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists

Windsor, CO

Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician, RVT to our INCREDIBLE Emergency team!

At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive’s national resources.

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life‑changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an emergency veterinary technician
• Has an active, current license (RVT/LVT/CVT)
• Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post‑operative care
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
• Provide superior nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I‑III (preferred experience with ASA I‑V)
• Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred)
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC
  02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care
• Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing
• Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
• Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
• Collect and record patients’ case histories

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state’s Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, we offer 24/7 emergency and urgent care for dogs and cats in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. We specialize in critical care, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery. We also offer mobile veterinary surgery services through Front Range Mobile Surgical Specialists. When your pet is experiencing an emergency, seconds can make a difference — and we are here for you!

Our highly‑trained team of emergency veterinarians, technicians, and support staff are here for you 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We will also work closely with your family veterinarian to ensure a continuity of care and the best possible outcome for your pet. We cherish the human‑animal bond and will treat every patient and client that comes through our door with compassion, dignity, and respect.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every…