Registered Veterinary Technician, Dentistry

Dentistry Registered Veterinary Technician (LVT/RVT/CVT) | $27–$29/hour
Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) | Boulder, Colorado
Full-Time | Monday–Thursday | Four 10-hour day shifts
 

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) in Boulder, CO is hiring a Dental Veterinary Technician to join our specialty team. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to build advanced skills in veterinary dentistry, dental imaging, anesthesia, pain management, and specialty patient care!

Compensation

• $27–$29/hour based on experience and skills assessment

Benefits

• Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• Discount on: Fear Free Certification & RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTS Support
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
• Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Thursday
• Four 10-hour day shifts
• No weekend schedule provided

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care for dogs and cats receiving specialty veterinary dentistry services, including patient preparation, restraint, admission, discharge, and medical history documentation.
• Perform dental prophylaxis, obtain and interpret dental radiographs, and safely handle and utilize veterinary dental instruments.
• Assist with dental treatment planning, patient estimates, scheduling, advanced imaging, and client communication and education.
• Perform venipuncture and peripheral IV catheter placement, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Complete pre-anesthetic evaluations and implement prescribed anesthesia plans from pre-anesthesia through recovery, including continuous patient monitoring.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot anesthesia equipment and monitoring systems, including pulse oximetry and capnography.
• Monitor patients for anesthetic complications and hemodynamic changes, including hypotension, and appropriately respond to changes in ventilation and oxygenation.
• Perform pain assessments and support multimodal pain management plans for dental patients.
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow established CASE protocols for dental patient care, anesthesia, and safety.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, assistants, and other hospital team members to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality specialty patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential required.
• At least 2 years of applicable veterinary technician experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a specialty veterinary hospital.
• Knowledge of veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology.
• Experience or interest in veterinary dentistry, dental imaging, anesthesia, and specialty patient care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and other hospital team members.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Fluency in additional languages is a plus.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.