Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

Veterinary Technician - Surgery & Anesthesia

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board‑certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like‑minded, caring professionals.

The surgery department at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is comprised of 4 board‑certified surgeons, a surgery intern, and rotating interns. Because we are a referral hospital, we see a lot of unique and challenging cases. We are looking for technicians who are flexible, adaptable, and driven and who have an interest in advancing their anesthesia skills, surgical knowledge, and patient care.

• Patient pre‑op preparation and post‑op monitoring
• Patient sedation and anesthesia induction and monitoring
• Radiography and assisting the surgeons both in and out of the OR
• Client communication and admitting/discharging patients as needed

• Experience working as a credentialed veterinary technician and confidence in anesthesia
• Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and their owners
• Positive outlook, ability to work in a highly collaborative and fast‑paced environment, and commitment to develop long‑term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun

Four 10‑hour shifts per week. Overnight/weekend on‑call shifts once trained.

$24.00 – $29.00 per hour based on experience. Additional salary for on‑call shifts and a procedural bonus.

• Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options for your furry family
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniform allowance
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options – some plans may be paid up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full‑time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full‑time team members
• Paid time off and holiday pay for full‑time team members

10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.