Responsibilities:

·       Safely handle and restrain cats and dogs

·       Administer medications, monitor anesthesia, and provide pain management

·       Prepare patients for surgery and assist with recovery

·       Maintain surgical instruments, controlled drug logs, and accurate records

·       Communicate discharge instructions to clients with compassion

Spay Taos is a nonprofit organization that provides free spay/neuter services for Taos, Colfax, and Mora Counties. We are typically open Tuesday through Thursday. If you are interested in joining our team, please send a resume and contact information to Donna.karr@gmail.com

Location: Kanab, UT (relocation assistance may be available)

Hiring Range: This position’s hiring range is anticipated to start at $22.50 per hour, depending on experience, plus great benefits! 

Position Summary: Veterinary Assistants support high quality medical care for animals in Best Friends lifesaving and veterinary programs. They are responsible for daily activities in the veterinary department. Veterinary assistants act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and organizational success. Assistants may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as well as to the animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.
• Perform basic medical care in support of the veterinarians and technicians including but not limited to medicating, vaccinating, subcutaneous fluids, and microchipping under the direction of a veterinarian; have knowledge of sterile techniques, and basic knowledge of surgical instruments.
• Maintain a clean and disinfected working environment, maintain controlled substances logs, accurately enter and maintain patient and client medical data.
• Support, empower and enable volunteers and foster parents with the goal of utilizing volunteers to expand Best Friends lifesaving capacity; support client communications including aftercare and emergency support.
• Provide basic care such as feeding, cleaning, walking, and socialization for animals temporarily housed or transported within Lifesaving Center vehicles, buildings, or facilities.
• Work collaboratively with Best Friends’ team members in all areas of operations to achieve veterinary services and organizational lifesaving goals; follow Best Friends policies, procedures, and task lists for daily lifesaving outcome assignments, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain a safe workplace, value, and model safe work practices, adhering to organizational safety practices and rules, and communicating to leadership about unsafe practices and conditions.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of one year experience working with animals providing basic veterinary care preferred, and an interest in veterinary medicine.
• Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with a conversational adoption process.
• Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle cats and dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns; basic ability to identify and speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs and cats.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; initiative to assist in any area or process; problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist until goals are achieved.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software/animal management software, or desire to learn.

Physical Requirements:

• Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time including typing, sitting, walking, arm, and hand motion.
• Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
• Valid driver’s license, meeting Best Friends Animal Society’s driver qualification standards; ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed.
• Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; position includes weekends, nights, and holiday work.

*During the selection process, candidates may be asked to participate in an onsite working interview. 

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.

Location: Kanab, Utah (relocation assistance may be available)

Hiring Range: This position’s hiring range is anticipated to be $23.00 – $25.00 per hour, plus great benefits!

Shift: TBD – 4/10’s shift

Summary: Specialist, Veterinary Programs provide high quality medical care for dogs in Best Friends lifesaving and veterinary programs. They are responsible for daily medical activities and supporting Best Friends veterinarians. Specialist, Veterinary Programs act with urgency to accomplish important tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society’s no-kill mission and organizational success. They may receive intensive assignments in a particular program, based on organizational needs. Senior Technicians have an increased level of responsibility or skills, and the ability to make on-the-spot decisions to accomplish tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as well as to the animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.
• Perform medical care for dogs including but not limited to intravenous injections, blood draws, medicating, vaccinating, subcutaneous fluids, catheter placement, and microchipping under the direction of a veterinarian; have a comprehensive knowledge of sterile techniques, basic knowledge of surgical instruments, and general pharmacology, anesthesia monitoring, surgical induction and recovery; skilled understanding of humane restraint for medical procedures and emergency stabilization procedures.
• Maintain a clean and disinfected working environment, maintain controlled substances logs, accurately enter, and maintain patient and client medical data.
• Support, empower and enable volunteers and foster parents with the goal of utilizing volunteers to expand Best Friends lifesaving capacity; conduct client communications including aftercare and emergency support.
• Support basic care for dogs such as feeding, cleaning, walking, and socialization for animals temporarily housed or transported within Lifesaving Center vehicles, buildings, or facilities.
• Work collaboratively with Best Friends’ team members in all areas of operations to achieve veterinary services and organizational lifesaving goals; follow Best Friends policies, procedures, and task lists for daily lifesaving outcome assignments, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain a safe workplace, value, and model safe work practices, adhering to organizational safety practices and rules, and communicating to leadership about unsafe practices and conditions.

Skills and Experience:

• Some formal education from an AVMA accredited veterinary technician certification program preferred but not required.
• A minimum of two years working experience in veterinary medicine setting or equivalent work experience in an animal welfare or nonprofit setting. Experience working with a variety of species, including large animal is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills preferred but not required.
• Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with a conversational adoption process.
• Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle cats and dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns; basic ability to identify and speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs and cats.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able to get along with people from different backgrounds, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; initiative to assist in any area or process; problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist until goals are achieved.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software/animal management software, or desire to learn.

Physical Requirements:

• Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time including typing, sitting, walking, arm, and hand motion.
• Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Exposure to dogs and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.
• Valid driver’s license, meeting Best Friends Animal Society’s driver qualification standards; ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed.
• Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; position includes weekends, nights, holiday work, and may include on-call shifts.

*During the selection process, candidates may be asked to participate in an onsite working interview. 

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.

Cement Creek Veterinary Hospital is a brand new, purpose-built hospital opening in July 2026. We are built for growth (3400 sq ft) with a dedicated surgery suite, dental suite, cat room, isolation room, observation room, large treatment area, and 4 exam rooms. We are located less than 1 mile from National Forest land and trails.

We built Cement Creek Veterinary Hospital around one idea: leave what we touch better than we found it. That applies to our team, patients, and clients. We believe in modern and transparent medicine, honest and compassionate communication, and making sure people understand their options for their beloved pets. Whether it’s a routine visit or a harder conversation, we show up with clarity, empathy, and a plan that makes sense for the patient and the person sitting in front of us.

Crested Butte South is a small, beautiful mountain community with a unique mix of full-time locals, ranch and working dogs, outdoor and adventure-focused pets, and seasonal visitors. We are rural in setting but serve a community that also has a strong recreation and resort presence.

This means a wide range of cases, a wide range of client expectations, and a strong emphasis on clear communication and flexibility in care plans. Our clients are generally engaged, thoughtful, and invested in their pets, and we value meeting them where they are while still practicing good medicine.

CCVH is independently and women-owned.

Who You Are
You’re a credentialed technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) who wants to use your skills and your brain. You want to understand the case, anticipate what’s needed, and be part of delivering exceptional medicine and experience.
You care about patients and how people feel while they’re here. You can read a nervous pet and a nervous client and adjust accordingly.
You’re self-aware, collaborative, and open to getting better.

The Role
We are a small but mighty team. We rely on our technicians to function at a high level and fully utilize their skills. You will work closely with our doctors to deliver high-quality care while helping create a calm, supportive experience for both clients and patients.

What You’ll Be Doing

Medical and Technical

• Venipuncture, catheter placement, and sample collection

• Anesthesia monitoring

• Surgical prep and patient recovery

• Dental radiographs and cleanings

• Full-body radiographs

• In-house diagnostics and lab work

• Hospitalized patient care

Workflow and Team Support

• Medical record documentation

• Maintain efficient patient/exam flow without compromising care

• Anticipate doctor needs and next steps

• Help build and improve systems and the team as we grow

• Support overall hospital flow, including room turnover and maintaining clean, organized treatment areas as needed

Client Communication

• Explain discharge instructions clearly

• Help clients understand options without pressure

• Communicate negative bloodwork results as needed

• Answer phones, texts, and emails when needed

What Matters to Us

• Credentialed technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT)

• Strong, efficient technical skills

• Critical thinking and curiosity

• Clear and proactive communication with clients and team

• Steady in busy, high-stress, or demanding situations (we know everyone has off days and that’s okay)

• Ownership of your role and your growth

• We prioritize low stress handling in patient interactions and expect restraint, exams, and procedures to be performed with patience, awareness, and respect for patient comfort. Experience is a plus, and willingness to learn is required.

• Proactive when something is not working. You look for ways to improve systems, offer solutions, create efficiencies, and contribute to making the clinic and team better

• You can get shit done and like to have fun. Our culture means everything to us, and we work hard to protect it

Our Values
We’re a progressive veterinary practice built on honest medicine, clear communication, and genuine community. Our mission is simple: leave every patient, client, and interaction better than we found it –  by advocating, educating, and practicing modern medicine with heart.

We’re guided by four values: Empowered Education, Excellence Without Ego, Empathy Every Time, and Community Roots. In practice that means we explain things clearly, hold ourselves to a high standard without taking ourselves too seriously, lead with compassion, and show up for the community we’re part of.

If that sounds like how you already work, we’d love to meet you.

What We Offer

• A supportive, fun, and collaborative working environment in a beautiful mountain community

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Health insurance stipend

• Paid time off including holidays

• Continuing education stipend after 1 year anniversary

• 4 initial sets of scrubs, 2 additional each year anniversary

• Generous employee pet benefits

• A brand-new, thoughtfully designed hospital with modern tools and equipment

How to Apply
Include the following:

• Your resume

• A short note about the type of clinic environment where you do your best work and what you are looking for in your next role

• What dog breed you “are” (most relate to) and why

Denver, Colorado | Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week

We are a fast-paced, AAHA accredited, small animal veterinary practice in Denver looking for a passionate, team-oriented Registered Veterinary Technician who thrives in surgery/dentistry and genuinely loves veterinary medicine. If you are someone who enjoys being hands-on in surgical cases, takes pride in exceptional patient care, and values a supportive, collaborative team culture, we would love to meet you.

Our hospital places a strong emphasis on two things that matter deeply to us:

• Excellent patient care
• A healthy, collaborative workplace culture

We believe both are essential to practicing great medicine — and we work hard to protect them every day.

What Makes This Role Different

• 4-day work week for better work-life balance
• Heavy surgical/dental caseload with opportunities to grow your skills
• Fear Free Certification coverage
• A genuinely supportive and respectful team environment
• Doctors and technicians who work collaboratively and value each other’s expertise
• A culture where helping each other is the norm, not the exception
• Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program and 401k matching

What You’ll Do

• Assist in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including dentistry, soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, emergency surgery, and advanced surgeries with a board certified surgeon
• Monitor anesthesia and ensure patient safety throughout procedures
• Provide exceptional nursing care before, during, and after surgery
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
• Support fellow team members and contribute to a positive hospital culture
• Help uphold high medical standards across the practice

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Technician (or eligible for registration in Colorado)
• Strong interest in surgery and anesthesia
• Someone who enjoys teaching others while also learning and growing clinically
• Calm under pressure and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and commitment to collaborative medicine
• Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers alike

Ideal Candidate

This position is perfect for an RVT who:

• Loves surgery and dentistry and wants to do a lot of it – we do 6-8 procedures per day 
• Wants to work in a hospital where technicians are trusted, empowered, and encouraged to fully utilize their skills
• Is looking for a healthy team culture without toxicity
• Believes excellent medicine starts with excellent teamwork

If you are looking for a hospital that cares deeply about both its patients and its people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team in Denver.

We’re a busy, family-owned small animal veterinary clinic in search of a fun, dependable, and self-motivated Veterinary Technician to join our close-knit crew! If you have strong technical skills, excellent communication, and a genuine passion for helping animals, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

In this role, you’ll make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

A warm, supportive work environment where you’ll feel valued and appreciated
If you’re passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care and want to grow with a team that truly feels like family, we’d be thrilled to have you apply!

We can’t wait to meet you and hear about your love for animals!

Benefits: 401(K) matching up to 4%, health insurance, pet discount, uniform allowance, CE allowance, paid time off, NO WEEKENDS!