Description

Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Hampden Family Pet Hospital

Englewood, CO

Compensation: Hourly pay starting at $24-$28/hour, negotiable based on credentials and experience. Sign on bonus available

The final rate will consider skills, qualifications, experience, and location

Deliver Advanced Surgical Care in a Compassion-First Hospital

Hampden Family Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician - Surgery to join our collaborative and highly skilled team. We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited hospital and a partner of the Canine Blood Heroes Blood Bank, providing advanced medical and surgical care to pets across Englewood, Littleton, Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood.

Our hospital offers comprehensive services including orthopedic and laparoscopic surgery, acupuncture, and specialized care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and reptiles. Every member of our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care at every stage of a pet’s life.

As a Surgery Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a critical role in patient safety, surgical efficiency, and post-operative recovery by:

• Preparing patients and surgical instruments for procedures
• Assisting veterinarians during surgeries in accordance with state practice acts
• Monitoring anesthesia for ASA I-III patients (ASA I-V preferred)
• Utilizing and interpreting blood pressure, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂ readings
• Supporting ventilator use when applicable
• Providing high-level nursing care for surgical and recovering patients
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing in-house diagnostics
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Acquiring diagnostic images using digital radiography and advanced equipment
• Maintaining accurate medical records and patient histories
• Educating clients on post-operative care, medications, and treatment plans
• Supporting hospital flow and maintaining clean, sterile treatment areas
• Mentoring and supporting fellow team members

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Credentials

• Active CVT/LVT/RVT credential
• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting skills
• Experience with post-operative patient care

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with ventilators
• Experience monitoring higher-risk anesthesia patients (ASA IV-V)
• Strong attention to detail and critical-thinking abilities
• Comfort working with advanced diagnostic and imaging equipment

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• Calm, focused, and detail-oriented
• Passionate about surgical nursing and patient advocacy
• A collaborative team member who enjoys continuous learning

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.