Foothills Animal Shelter seeks a registered veterinary technician who embodies a fear-free approach to shelter medicine to provide compassionate and skilled veterinary care to animals within a shelter environment. 

Who We Are 

As an open admissions shelter, we are committed to being here for families and their pets in Jefferson County, Colorado. We identify as a socially conscious shelter, caring for over 9,000 dogs, cats, and small animals every year with a compassionate team of staff and volunteers who are committed to the physical and emotional wellbeing of every pet we serve.  

What You Bring 

• You possess your associate’s degree in veterinary technology from an accredited institution and/or have taken and passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
• You have at least one year of experience, preferably in a shelter environment.
• You are a compassionate caregiver who is committed to both the emotional and physical wellbeing of your patients. 
• You are comfortable and efficient in a high-volume surgical environment, bringing strong skills in venipuncture, intubation, catheter placement, and anesthesia administration and monitoring.
• You think clearly under pressure and respond swiftly and effectively in an emergency. 
• You enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with new employees and volunteers, and you help them feel welcome and supported.  
• You recognize the significance of the human-animal bond, and you are proud to support the formation and continuation of these powerful relationships. 

What We Offer 

• Let’s start with the obvious: we offer truly meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of thousands of animals each year. 
• You will work with a team of veterinary professionals who work hard, care deeply, and are 100% dedicated to the well-being of our shelter animals.
• We strive for a healthy work-life balance, offering a compressed work week (four 10-hour shifts) and generous time off benefits to support your Colorado lifestyle.
• We offer a full spectrum of employee benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting. Currently, two of our medical plans and our dental and vision plans are offered at no cost for employee-only coverage. 
• Additional benefits for this position include reimbursement of job-specific licensing, certification, and/or renewal fees. 
• The pay rate for this position will be $25.00 – $32.00 per hour depending upon education, certification, and the depth and breadth of relevant experience.