Description

We are looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of CO who is passionate about eliminating animal overpopulation, homelessness and neglect, and keeping companion animals healthy and happy with the people who love them!

This isn’t a job, it’s a mission!

SpayToday is a Lakewood based 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to providing high quality, affordable basic vet care to dogs, cats and rabbits in need. Our #1 goal is pet safety and experience and our motto is no pet gets left behind!

We are extremely proud of our team! They are a group of dedicated professionals who believe in our mission and provide exceptional care for every pet that enters our clinic. If this sounds like you, please keep reading!

SpayToday focuses exclusively on essential, basic vet services – spays, neuters, vaccines, microchips, heartworm tests, and FeLV/FIV tests, that’s it. Our focused services allow us to provide efficient, cost effective, and high-quality vet care to indigent and vulnerable populations, despite any financial challenges they may have. Our mission is to eliminate animal overpopulation and keep companion animals healthy in their homes where they are safe and loved.

The successful candidate will be proficient with anesthetic procedures, including intubation, catheter placement, and recovery, ideally in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, but not required. They will also promote complete and accurate record keeping for every patient. Additionally, you will nurture an innovative, inclusive, and creative environment that cultivates conversations and relationships that actively work towards the future success of the team.

As shared, our first priority is always patient safety and experience and the right candidate will share that value. A close second is taking care of people. We honor the value of the human animal bond and understand that our team needs to be secure in their environment to be able to provide the compassionate care our patients and clients deserve.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• You enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with team members and volunteers, and you help them feel welcome and supported
• An understanding of low stress handling and how to apply it to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong attention to detail
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of people and personalities
• Applicants must be able to prioritize, organize, communicate well, remain detail-oriented, and provide exceptional patient care
• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating a cooperative, flexible, adaptable, and helpful attitude with all staff and volunteers
• Maintains a positive, solutions-oriented approach to the work environment, looking for the opportunities within each challenge
• Contributes to initiatives to improve processes and procedures
• Coordinate with the team to ensure that the shift flows well
• Understand and follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC)
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms, surgery suite, treatment areas and kennels while following any and all applicable OSHA guidelines

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician with active Colorado license
• Superior written and oral communication skillsStrong people skills - empathy, personality, humor, warmth, kindness, listening skills
• A ‘no task is too small’ attitude and the endurance to consistently deliver amazing customer experiences
• Team player who works well with a wide range of personalities and communicates clearly and respectfully
• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker; this role involves being on your feet all day
• Ability to demonstrate patience, efficiency, and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment

Here’s what we’re offering:

We pride ourselves on a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where team members feel safe to seek to learn and seek guidance. Our entire team is empowered to perform skills up to their competencies with a focus on ongoing development.

SpayToday values open communication, trust, integrity, and respect among our team members. We embrace diversity and inclusion of all team members. Join our small but effective team and make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Our Clinic Schedule

• Full time hours
• 4 days per week, Tuesday through Saturday, rotating day off, Saturday availability required
• 6:45am - 5:30pm set shift – non-negotiable

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with 2% match
• Medical insurance (multiple options to choose from)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• PSLF eligible employer
• Colorado license reimbursement
• CE reimbursement available
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Bonus PTO days (available to everyone, regardless of time with company)
• Discounted pet care
• SpayToday branded apparel

Travel required: Minimal travel required for monthly off-site events in the metro area

If you are inspired to join a team whose mission makes an incredible impact and difference in the lives of thousands of people each year, please apply! We are excited to meet you!!