Veterinary Technician

Qualifications

• Associate Degree (Preferred)
• Veterinary Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

Compensation

• Base hourly rate of $20-24
• Eligible for periodic bonus (where applicable)
• Eligible for emergency technician pay (where applicable)

Full Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated, veterinary technician to join our growing team. We are looking for exceptionally compassionate individuals that possess both strong interpersonal and technical skills. These individuals will be expected to provide the highest level of quality service and outstanding care to the clients and patients of our hospital.

Our ideal candidates must possess the following attributes:

Must be extremely friendly, outgoing, and have strong communication skills.

Be dependable, flexible, and enjoy working in a team environment.

Strives for client service that well exceeds expectations.

Must be able to multi-task while upholding the standard of care our clients expect.

Responsibilities include:

· Assisting veterinarians in surgery and in exam rooms

· Performing dental cleanings

· Assisting with all surgical procedures

· Placing IV catheters

· Taking digital radiographs

· Performing diagnostic tests including in-house labs

· Collecting blood samples

· Filling prescriptions

· Communicating directly with clients via phone, text, and in person

· Answering a multi-line phone system

· Scheduling appointments and/or surgical procedures

· Greeting clients and patients in person and over the phone

· Checking patients in/out for surgical procedures

About us:

Mountainwood Pet Hospital is a four doctor, general practice in Windsor, with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and client service. We have an enthusiastic and friendly team of individuals who are genuinely interested in outstanding service and quality care for our clients and their pets.

Our hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00AM – 7:00PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Full-Time Benefits include:

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. Thank you for your interest in joining the Mountainwood Hospital team, we look forward to speaking with you!

Accepting applications through 10/31/26

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.