Certified Veterinary Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT)

Eagle-Vail/Edwards, Colorado 

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Vail Valley Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. 

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. 

And, we have plenty of fun along the way! 

Who we are

At Vail Valley Animal Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.  

We are a progressive multi-doctor, state-of-the-art practice that offers two convenient locations in beautiful Vail Valley, emergency and critical care services, boarding, general small animal practice, and specialist diagnostics and procedures on site. Our compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated team create an excellent work environment and a consistent experience for our clients on a daily basis.  

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers. 

Vail Valley Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. 

As a Veterinary Technician (CVT) you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

 Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members. 

Experience & Skills Requirements: 

• 2 years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience (direct animal/patient care required)
• LVT, RVT, CVT is required (Current licensure required)
• 3 or 4 days off!
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients
• Team oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other
• Are paw-sitive, kind and provide trustworthy communication to the patients, team members and clients.
• Have the desire to constantly grow and advance as a veterinary technician! 

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
• Liv