About the role
VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is seeking a registered veterinary technician to join our team in our top-rated neurology department. Our technicians are responsible for the technical duties, client communication and patient care related to their role and department. We have 3 boarded neurologists with a busy caseload.
Location: Denver, CO
Full-time: 4x10s
Application deadline: 8/31/2026
Pay: $24.00-28.00/hr.
VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital has an exciting history (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Vets). We were established in 1971, became a 24 hour hospital in 1974, and we aren’t slowing down. We take pride in providing outstanding, innovative patient care. We are so proud of the hospital and team we work with and we want you to join us.
Benefits of working with our highly skilled team:
Hands-on learning, didactic training, and collaboration on case management and treatment to provide the highest quality patient care.
Multi-modal monitoring equipment.
Utilization of advanced technology; CT, MRI.
Autonomy to perform advanced technical skills: epidurals, various analgesic blocks, arterial catheters.
Responsibilities in this position
All tasks related to inducing, maintain/monitoring, and recovering patients from anesthesia.
The main resource of providing anesthesia for neurology patients needing imaging and/or surgery.
Think analytically through disease process and patient needs.
Inspire and teach students and new associates.
Ensure documentation is appropriate, thorough, and complete.
Our ideal candidate would have the following qualities:
Good attitude and a positive demeanor
Strong work ethic and ability to work on a collaborative team
Awareness of the hospital as a whole and how our team can help other teams
Empathy toward clients, patients and coworkers
Commitment to gentle patient handling in a fear-free way
Qualifications:
Experienced, credentialed technicians are preferred, but we love to train new grads!
Credentialed technicians and new grads welcome!
Four ten hour shifts are available for this department.
Generous paid and completely voluntary on-call.
Paid credentialing and association dues.
$750 in paid CE and numerous free in house CE available, including RACE approved.
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)
At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Aplyr's read
VCA Animal Hospitals is a major player in veterinary care, employing a diverse team from veterinary technicians to corporate controllers.
What's promising
- •VCA offers extensive career opportunities across North America, from entry-level to specialized roles.
- •The company provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services, enhancing employee skill development.
- •VCA's large network supports career growth and mobility within the organization.
What to watch
- •High turnover in client service roles may indicate job dissatisfaction.
- •Limited public information about work-life balance and employee satisfaction.
- •Corporate structure might limit autonomy for individual hospitals.
Why VCA Animal Hospitals
- •VCA is part of Mars, Inc., providing stability and resources from a global corporation.
- •The company's focus on preventive care sets it apart in the veterinary industry.
- •VCA's integration with Mars Veterinary Health offers unique cross-brand collaboration opportunities.
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About VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA Animal Hospitals is a leading provider of veterinary services in the United States and Canada, offering a wide range of medical, surgical, and preventive care for pets.
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