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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. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.
At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients' well-being.
We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Surgery & Anesthesia
Denver Veterinary Specialists (DVS) is seeking experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to join our Surgery & Anesthesia Specialty Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside Board-Certified Surgeons and help build a new specialty practice from the ground up. We are looking for RVTs who bring an entrepreneurial mindset to growing the practice, enjoy mentoring and training fellow team members, and have the confidence and clinical expertise to manage high-acuity cases.
Compensation
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$28.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule
- Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Ability to stay beyond scheduled hours for late surgical cases
- Availability to work Fridays and weekends as the practice grows
Training & Practice Information
All hired technicians will complete onboarding and specialty training at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. Training will continue through the launch of our new Denver Veterinary Specialists location, which is set for Fall 2026.
Qualifications
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgery and anesthesia
- Specialty hospital experience preferred, but not required
- Experience managing anesthesia for ASA III and higher-risk patients
- Proficient in anesthetic induction, intubation, monitoring, and recovery
- Strong understanding of anesthetic monitoring, including:
- ECG
- Blood pressure
- SpO₂
- Capnography
- Temperature monitoring
- Ability to recognize and respond to anesthetic complications
- Skilled in surgical preparation, patient positioning, and maintaining sterile technique
- Familiarity with anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and accurate perioperative documentation
- Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with surgeons and specialty team members
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery, including IV catheter placement, pre-anesthetic preparation, and medication administration
- Induce, intubate, and monitor anesthesia for surgical procedures
- Continuously monitor anesthetic depth and vital parameters throughout procedures
- Assist with surgical preparation, patient positioning, and maintaining a sterile surgical environment
- Provide attentive post-operative recovery monitoring and pain assessment
- Operate and maintain anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and surgical instruments
- Accurately document anesthesia records and perioperative care
- Collaborate closely with surgeons and the specialty team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options (some plans paid up to 100%)
- 401(k) retirement options with company match
- Paid time off—and time to enjoy it
- Six weeks of paid parental leave for full-time team members
- Continuing education allowance and CE PTO
- Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
- Mental health support through Talkspace
- Pet discounts
- Basic life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options
Denver Veterinary Specialists – Wash Park
300 East Alameda Ave.
Denver, CO 80209
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.
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Denver Veterinary Specialists - Surgery & Anesthesia Veterinary Technician