Veterinary Surgery Technician — Denver, CO Denver

Veterinary Surgery Technician — Denver, CO

Veterinary Surgery Technician – Denver, CO

Are you a skilled CVT/RVT/LVT with strong surgery and anesthesia experience looking for a rewarding role where you’re valued, supported, and never stuck in a rut? Tired of chaotic ER nights or GP jobs where you don’t get to use your surgical skills? Join Sploot Veterinary Care in Denver, CO and discover a better way to do what you love!

Who We Are

Sploot Veterinary Care is a new kind of veterinary clinic, blending Surgery, Urgent Care, and General Practice to provide pets with high-quality care when they need it. We were founded by compassionate individuals who wanted to rewrite the rules of vet med — prioritizing our team’s well-being as much as our patients’.

Our Denver clinics are tech-forward and innovative (we use tools like CoVET AI Scribe for medical notes and offer laparoscopic surgery as a modern, minimally invasive option). Our culture is all about collaboration, learning, growth, and fun. We’re building the future of vet care, and we want you to be a part of it!

Why You’ll Love Working at Sploot

• Diverse Caseload (Urgent + Primary) – Handle everything from vaccines and puppy checks to stabilizing minor emergencies. Learn every day and use the full range of your skills.
• No Overnights or On-Call – Ever – We’re open 8am-8pm, 7 days/week, but we don’t do overnights. Predictable 4‑day work weeks. No more 2 AM phone calls, no swing shifts ending at midnight.
• Team & Culture – Work in a clinic where everyone has your back. High staff‑to‑doctor ratio so you’re never overwhelmed. Collaborative medicine where your input is valued.
• Purpose & Impact – Every treatment you assist contributes to a larger purpose of setting a new standard in veterinary medicine.

Day in the Life (Job Duties)

• Surgery & Anesthesia Support – Prepping patients, placing IVs, inducing anesthesia, monitoring vitals, maintaining sterile technique, assisting in soft tissue and laparoscopic surgeries, and overseeing recovery and pain control.
• Dental Procedures & Radiographs – Cleaning and polishing teeth, taking full‑mouth dental X‑rays, and supporting overall oral health.
• Technical & Diagnostic Skills – Running lab work, administering medications, performing radiographs, managing wound care, and overseeing post‑op monitoring.
• Workflow & Organization – Maintaining accurate medical records (with help from our AI scribe), restocking, organizing instruments, prepping packs, and ensuring equipment is properly cleaned and sterilized.
• Client Education & Support – Helping pet parents understand surgical plans, anesthesia safety, post‑op instructions, and home care.
• Culture Champion – Embody our values of Accountability, Teamwork, and Solution‑Focus. Mentor assistants and contribute to a positive, supportive clinic environment.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• Credentialed Vet Tech in Colorado – Certified/Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) with a current Colorado license (or eligibility).
• Experience – At least 1 year of clinical vet tech experience. Emergency/urgent care experience is a huge plus, but not required.
• Team Player Attitude – Thrive in a team setting, communicate well, and are willing to jump in wherever needed. “No ego – all care.”
• Efficient & Proactive – Eye for improving processes, organized in a sometimes‑hectic environment, juggling multiple tasks while paying attention to details.
• Compassion & Passion – Love what you do, handle pets with gentle care, treat clients with respect, and driven by the desire to make things better.
• Bonus – Experience in emergency/critical care, dentistry, anesthesia, or any advanced skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay – $26–$29/hour, plus 1.5x pay on recognized holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement – Company match.
• Healthcare – Health, Dental, Vision with generous employer contribution; HSA available.
• PTO & Parental Leave – 80 hours of PTO (increasing with tenure) and 10 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Licensure & CE – Full reimbursement for Colorado technician licensure and up to 10 hours of CE annually.
• Free Scrubs & Snacks – Sploot‑branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events.
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