Registered Veterinary Technician - Ophthalmology

The role

Veterinary Technicians at WRAH perform customer service and patient care tasks. In the Ophthalmology department, you will assist with ophthalmologic exams, specialized diagnostic procedures, and anesthetic procedures.

What you will do

• Assisting with Ophthalmologic exams
• Performing specialized diagnostic procedures
• Obtaining Intraocular pressures
• Measuring blood pressure using Doppler
• Documenting history and updates in medical records
• Provide quality, compassionate care for your patients
• Assist in anesthetic and sedated procedures
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets
• Take radiographs and obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Provide client education on a wide range of at home care

Required qualifications

• Experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring
• Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens
• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Understanding of normal vs abnormal physiologic ranges
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to deliver exceptional client service
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Pet discounts
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options
• Basic life insurance provided
• Other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off

About the company

Veritas Veterinary Partners specializes in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals. Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement and personal and career development.