Veritas Veterinary Partners·Wheat Ridge, Colorado
The oncology veterinary technician provides general nursing care, administers chemotherapy, and manages anesthetic agents and fluids for animal patients. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate treatment records and providing extensive education and communication to clients.
World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.
Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S.
Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals.
If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.
At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide.
We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards.
Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community.
With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.
We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care.
Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.
The oncology veterinary technician is responsible for the general nursing care and treatment of animal patients.
How you'll make a difference Placement and maintenance of IV catheters Calculate and administer both oral and injectable medications Accuracy in calculating, delivering, and maintaining anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs Safely position and take radiographs and obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing Administer chemotherapy as directed, ensuring all protocols are followed and adhered to Provide quality, compassionate care for hospitalized patients Providing extensive client communication and education on various oncology disease processes Maintain accurate treatment sheets
What you will bring Experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and their owners Positive outlook, ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected. Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!
Schedule: Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts
$24 - $29 / hour for veterinary technicians based on experience
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 - some plans may be paid up to 100% Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members Paid time off and time to enjoy it! Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring… and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?
Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine, supported by both the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the advancements in veterinary medicine. With this as the epicenter of our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement and personal and career development; we also are committed to external community involvement, which encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco sustainability actions, support of local businesses and law enforcement pet care. We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.
10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Base Pay $24—$29 USD Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required. For CA applicants please visit our Privacy Policy
Candidates must have experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician with strong communication and organizational skills. A positive outlook and a commitment to providing empathetic, high-quality nursing care are essential.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.
