Veterinary Technician

Job summary

The veterinary technician will support veterinarians with surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic procedures. They are also responsible for performing lab work, administering medications, and providing clear communication and education to pet owners.

Job details

Urgent Care + General Practice Burned out by overbooked schedules and lack of support? At Sploot, you'll practice high-quality medicine alongside an exceptional team — with the tools, mentorship, and work-life balance to actually love what you do. What Makes Sploot Different Flexible 10–12 hour shifts with varying days per week, no overnights, and schedules provided a minimum of 6 weeks in advance Highly skilled nursing team + up to 3:1 nurse-to-DVM ratio Comprehensive and personalized training programs Tech-forward tools including laparoscopic surgery suite and AI scribe software Balanced mix of urgent care and wellness cases — no two days are the same Strong pre-visit triage so you walk into every appointment prepared What Makes You a Great Fit RVT — Current Veterinary Technician License in the state of Colorado 1+ year of vet tech experience; emergency or urgent care is a plus but not required Team-first mindset — collaborative, communicative, and willing to jump in where needed Organized and proactive in a fast-paced environment, with a sharp eye for detail Compassionate with pets, patient with clients, and motivated to keep growing Bonus Points: experience or interest in dentistry or anesthesia What You'll Do Clinical Partnership: Support veterinarians with surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics Technical & Lab Skills: Perform blood draws, lab work, IV catheter placement, radiographs, medication and vaccine administration, and wound care assistance Client Education & Support: Guide and reassure pet parents by clearly communicating care plans and at-home instructions Clinic Operations: Maintain accurate digital records (with AI scribe support), restock supplies, and keep equipment clean and sterilized Culture & Mentorship: Contribute to a positive, solutions-focused team environment and support the growth of veterinary assistants The Perks of the Pack $26–$31/hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays Semi-annual reviews for promotions and pay raises, including the ability to move into various leadership roles as available Full reimbursement for Colorado technician licensure + up to $400 of CE reimbursement annually Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial counseling for you and your household Employee Pet Benefits — free, at-cost, or deep discounts on diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries for up to 5 of your own pets Health, Dental, and Vision with a generous employer contribution; HSA available 401(k) with up to a 4% company match PTO accrual from day 1 up to 80 hours, and increasing with tenure Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave, and bereavement leave for both human and pet losses Free Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events Sploot is an equal opportunity employer and practices continuous hiring in accordance with Colorado state law. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. #LI-Onsite

What you’ll do

The veterinary technician will support veterinarians with surgery preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic procedures. They are also responsible for performing lab work, administering medications, and providing clear communication and education to pet owners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Veterinary Technician License in the state of Colorado. A minimum of one year of veterinary technician experience is required, with a preference for those with emergency or urgent care backgrounds.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program
• Pet benefits
• Licensure reimbursement
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Free scrubs

Listed skills

• collaborative · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• balanced · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Clear Communication · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Diagnostic · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Veterinary nursing
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgery preparation
• Blood draws
• IV catheter placement
• Radiography
• Medication administration
• Vaccine administration
• Wound care
• Client education
• Triage
• Digital record keeping
• Dentistry
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Client Education
• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Compassion
• Accruals
• Anesthesia
• Mental Health
• Nursing Homes
• Communication
• Discounts And Allowances
• Urgent Care
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sterilization
• Leadership
• Vaccination Administration
• Laparoscopy
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Phlebotomy
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• Surgery
• Wound Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Veterinary Technician
• Veterinary Technician / Technologist
• Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
• Veterinary Technologists and Technicians