Our full-service, 8-doctor, non-profit veterinary hospital has been open to the public since 1997. Our practice provides quality and compassionate medical services to the public, and that same high-quality care for animals in our shelter. Additionally, we offer programs to support pet guardians needing access to affordable veterinary care. This allows us to put the patient first. At the same time, revenue generated by the veterinary hospital directly supports the mission of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley by funding health care for shelter animals.

At HSBV, we strive to be an employer of choice for our staff by creating an environment where you will thrive. We recognize RVTs are crucial to providing quality veterinary care and HSBV is excited about the expanded opportunities for technicians outlined in the 2024 Veterinary Practice Act (VPA). In our hospital, you will put your hard-earned skills into practice and to the fullest potential of the VPA and you will continue to develop your animal nursing skills in an environment where your professional opinions are welcome and valued.

About the job – Beyond the standard duties of a technician in a small animal practice – the daily assignments will rotate. Between 10-25 animals are anesthetized per day. HSBV’s hospital provides spay and neuter services to an interesting variety of small mammals and provides care for sick and injured stray animals. Our patients have medical conditions not typically seen in the average veterinary practice. HSBV’s community practice operates Monday through Saturday and select patient care staff also provide support for the day-to-day treatment of shelter animals seven (7) days per week.

About you – You are an excellent candidate for this role if you’re ready to stretch your current skills or apply your strengths as a veterinary technician. You can’t imagine not working as part of large, and collaborative team. You are energized by a dynamic, supportive environment. You’re excited to think this might be your perfect job.

We encourage you to apply if you have experience that is transferable, even if it’s not a perfect match. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups including but not limited women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans. Spanish/English speaking individuals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2026, or until the position is filled.

What we offer – The anticipated pay rate for this position is $22.00 – $27.00 per hour. There is an additional $2.00 per hour paid for weekend hours worked. This pay range is the Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s best estimate for this position and actual compensation will be based on factors including but not limited to the depth and extent of relevant experience, education, and additional training/certifications for preferred skills. Additional compensation is available for qualified employees who can translate for our Spanish-speaking clientele. Included in the HSBV compensation package:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental, vision, and accident insurance
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
• Health savings accounts with qualified health plan
• Retirement plan options with employer match
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Discounts on adoptions, pet food, pet supplies, veterinary care, and training services
• Complimentary pet boarding
• Paid sick – HSBV participates in Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave (FAMLI) Insurance program

Qualifications
We will consider candidates who possess a current State of Colorado Registration as a Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Colorado provisionally registered technicians (PVT) with full-time availability preferred, part-time availability will be considered. Experience with Fear Free protocols is a plus. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required for all employment candidates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and customer service skills. Shows initiative and is a conscientious worker. Ability to handle multiple tasks at once in a dynamic environment. Meticulous and diligent; exercises good judgment when addressing animal-related concerns and the needs of our clientele/community. Able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds. Experience with AVImark software preferred.

Schedule and Working Conditions
Shifts are ten hours in length. Saturday or Sunday availability is required. Work is performed in an animal shelter environment and a veterinary hospital environment. Exposure to cleaning agents when in kennel and hospital areas. Exposure to animals at all times. Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animal of questionable temperament and under the effects of anesthesia. Daily lifting of up to fifty pounds. Ten-hour work shift requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and lifting.

About the Humane Society of Boulder Valley
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is a community-supported, open-door facility that provides shelter, medical care, and behavioral rehabilitation to nearly 5,000 animals annually. Its programs are inspired by its mission to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people. Since its inception in 1902, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in the community and a national leader in animal welfare.

Internal Values – The Humane Society of Boulder Valley seeks to employ motivated, innovative, and talented individuals who bring passion, expertise, and a positive attitude to the workplace. Our employees embody our internal values: Kindness, Trust, Optimism, Humility, Collaboration, Ingenuity.

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, ancestry, military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

At Chewy, we’re changing the veterinary care experience! It starts by crafting a culture and environment where veterinary teams can succeed every day. With the launch of our new veterinary practices in early 2024, we are looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our Healthcare Practice Team. As a clinical team member, you’ll chip in to a practice built from the ground up by veterinarians, equipped with sophisticated equipment and purpose-built technology so that we can practice the best medicine and focus on patient and pet parent care.  We offer a customer- and team member-centric atmosphere, together, we deliver care that starts with a visit and lasts a lifetime!  

Chewy Vet Care is a comprehensive veterinary practice that delivers personalized, patient-centric care. 

Our mission is clear – to become the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. This is an opportunity to join the industry leader that not only cares about what you do, but what you need as a person. We’ll provide competitive benefits, scheduling options that fit different lifestyles, and a collaborative work environment where we can our full potential! Join the team that understands that caring for the pets we love starts with greater care for our veterinary Team Members. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Serve to support the practice team, setting the bar for providing high-level, proficient veterinary support care and embodying the Chewy Vet Care culture to work collaboratively with peers and deliver the pet parent WOW experience. 

• Responsible for implementing the outlined policies and procedures, using integrated technology, and delivering consistent and appropriate medical care within the given abilities. 

• Perform veterinary assistant skills to support practice veterinarians, including assistance with operating medical equipment (like lab, radiology, anesthesia, dental) and performing functions that require handling animal bodily fluids and tissues. 

• Demonstrate team support and care for others’ work experiences. 

• Understand and follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC) 

• Review invoices with clients and handle client payments. 

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with other Team Members, keeping veterinarians informed in real time on patient updates (in practice, at referral, and under home care) 

• Be proficient using the PIMS and aid others on the team in their use of the technology. 

• Act responsibly given the pharmacy holdings of the practice and keep controlled substance logs. 

• Assist practice manager with communicating on inventory needs. 

• Clean workspaces after every patient or patient lab sample interaction. 

• Participation in self-development courses and Chewy Vet Care required compliance training. 

• Perform related duties and assignments as directed by management. 

• May be required to work weekends, position may require some travel. 

What You’ll Need: 

• Successful completion of an accredited veterinary assistant program is preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to complete the veterinary assistant skills checklist for Veterinary Assistant. 

• 0 – 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in practice. 

• Experience in veterinary medicine 

• Passionate about helping people and pets with empathy and excellent customer service focus. 

• Strong ability to connect with clients and demonstrate empathy and compassion. 

• Excellent verbal / written communication, observational, and analytical skills. 

• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Physical Job Requirements: 

• Standing or walking up to 80% per shift. 

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds. 

• Frequently lift up to 70 pounds using an optional team lift. 

• Rarely lift greater than 70+ pounds using a team lift. 

• Stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel. 

At Chewy Vet Care, we’re changing the veterinary care experience! It starts by crafting an environment that veterinary teams can use to succeed every day. With the launch of our new veterinary practices, we are looking for a full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our Healthcare Practice Team. Work in a practice designed from the ground up by veterinarians, equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology so that you can practice your best medicine and focus on patient and pet parent care.  We offer a customer- and team member-centric environment, where together, we deliver care that starts with a visit and lasts a lifetime! 

Chewy Vet Care is a comprehensive veterinary practice that delivers personalized, patient-centric care. 

Our mission is clear – to become the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. This is an opportunity to join the industry leader that not only appreciates what you do, but what you need as a person. We’ll provide competitive benefits, scheduling options that fit your lifestyle, and a cohesive work environment where you can fuel your full potential. Join the team that understands that caring for the pets we love starts with greater care for our veterinary Team Members. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Serve to support the practice’s team, setting the bar for providing high-level, proficient veterinary medical care and embodying the Chewy mission to work together with your peers and deliver the pet parent WOW experience.  

• Responsible for implementing the outlined policies and procedures, using integrated technology, and delivering consistent and appropriate medical care within the given skills. 

• All listed technician skills (Veterinary Technician I and Veterinary Technician II) along with skills such as team member training, inventory management, mentoring Team Members, and handling client complaints. 

• Patient care (blood transfusion, Oxygen cage, cardiac monitoring); dentistry; wound care; catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring (unstable, high-risk patients) and performing functions that require handling animal bodily fluids and tissues. 

• Demonstrate team support and care for others’ work experiences. 

• Understand and follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC) 

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with other Team Members, keeping veterinarians updated in real time on patient updates (in practice, at referral, and under home care). 

• Be a PIMS administrative super-user and aid others on the team in their use of the technology.  

• Act responsibly given the pharmacy holdings of the practice and keep controlled substance logs. 

• Assist practice manager with communicating on inventory needs.  

• Clean workspaces after every patient or patient lab sample interaction. 

• Participation in self-development courses and Chewy Vet Care required compliance training. 

• Perform related duties and assignments as advised by management. 

• Any other responsibilities as deemed vital within the scope of role. 

• May be required to work weekends, position may require some travel. 

What You’ll Need: 

• Successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and current licensure is preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to complete the veterinary technician skills checklist for Veterinary Technician III 

• 5+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in practice is preferred. 

• Strong ability to connect with clients and demonstrate compassion. 

• Excellent verbal / written communication, observational, and analytical skills. 

• Thrives in a fast paced, self-starter environment. 

Physical Job Requirements:  

• Standing or walking up to 80% per shift. 

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds. 

• Frequently lift up to 70 pounds using an optional team lift. 

• Rarely lift greater than 70+ pounds using a team lift. 

• Stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.