Veterinary Technician Jobs in Colorado
Veterinary Technician jobs in Colorado are concentrated in the Front Range corridor, with Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins leading hiring activity across small animal practices, emergency and specialty hospitals, and university-affiliated clinics. Large, established employers such as Ethos Veterinary Health, Banfield Pet Hospital, and Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital maintain consistent demand for credentialed technicians at every experience level, from recent graduates to senior surgical and critical care specialists. Emergency medicine, anesthesia, and exotic animal care are among the most actively recruited specialties in the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Aspen Grove Veterinary Care is Hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant!
Schedule: Flexible 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts (1-2 per month)
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Ready to become a Grover? Want a role where your skills are fully put to work, your hospital has the tools to back you up, and your team feels like family?
Aspen Grove Veterinary Care is a busy, fast-growing small animal practice in beautiful Fort Collins. Our services range from annual vaccines and wellness visits to internal medicine, surgery, and urgent care, so no two days look the same.
We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant who loves hands-on patient care as much as connecting with clients. Whether you’re an RVT or a skilled vet assistant ready for more responsibility, you’ll find room to grow here.
- You’ll use your skills. Our veterinary nurses are used to their fullest potential. That means anesthesia, diagnostics, imaging, and hospitalized patient care, not just restraint.
- You’ll have great equipment. Digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, therapy laser, CO2 surgical laser, ECG, doppler blood pressure, CryoPen, Tono-Pen, critical care oxygen kennels, and a full-service in-house lab.
- Every day is varied. Wellness, internal medicine, surgery, and urgent care keep things interesting and keep you learning.
- We’re a growing practice. As we grow, there’s more room to grow with us.
- It feels like family. Our team takes well-being seriously and supports each other.
- We help with the extras, including a $250 annual uniform allowance and a CE allowance to keep sharpening your skills.
- You’ll live and work in Fort Collins, a great place to work and play.
- Monitor patients under anesthesia during surgical and dental procedures
- Perform venipuncture and blood draws, and run in-house lab diagnostics
- Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiographs, dental radiographs, and ultrasound
- Care for hospitalized and critical patients, including treatments and monitoring
- Assist with surgery, urgent care cases, and internal medicine workups
- Write clear, accurate medical notes
- Educate clients on care plans, home care, and preventive medicine
- Deliver an outstanding, compassionate experience for every client and patient
- Work closely with veterinarians and teammates to keep the day running smoothly
Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
- Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant in a small animal setting
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential is welcomed but not required
- Strong technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, blood draws, in-house diagnostics, and imaging
- Excellent client service and communication skills
- Accurate, organized medical record-keeping
- The ability to stay calm and focused in a busy, fast-paced practice
- A team-player attitude and a genuine love for animals and their people
- The ability to stand for extended periods and lift and restrain animals of varying sizes
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re a Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a hospital that values your skills, invests in great equipment, and treats its team like family, we’d love to meet you. Learn more about us at www.AspenGroveVet.com.
Apply today and become a Grover at Aspen Grove Veterinary Care!
Aspen Grove Veterinary Care is Hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant!
Schedule: Flexible 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts (1-2 per month)
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Ready to become a Grover? Want a role where your skills are fully put to work, your hospital has the tools to back you up, and your team feels like family?
Aspen Grove Veterinary Care is a busy, fast-growing small animal practice in beautiful Fort Collins. Our services range from annual vaccines and wellness visits to internal medicine, surgery, and urgent care, so no two days look the same.
We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant who loves hands-on patient care as much as connecting with clients. Whether you’re an RVT or a skilled vet assistant ready for more responsibility, you’ll find room to grow here.
- You’ll use your skills. Our veterinary nurses are used to their fullest potential. That means anesthesia, diagnostics, imaging, and hospitalized patient care, not just restraint.
- You’ll have great equipment. Digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, therapy laser, CO2 surgical laser, ECG, doppler blood pressure, CryoPen, Tono-Pen, critical care oxygen kennels, and a full-service in-house lab.
- Every day is varied. Wellness, internal medicine, surgery, and urgent care keep things interesting and keep you learning.
- We’re a growing practice. As we grow, there’s more room to grow with us.
- It feels like family. Our team takes well-being seriously and supports each other.
- We help with the extras, including a $250 annual uniform allowance and a CE allowance to keep sharpening your skills.
- You’ll live and work in Fort Collins, a great place to work and play.
- Monitor patients under anesthesia during surgical and dental procedures
- Perform venipuncture and blood draws, and run in-house lab diagnostics
- Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiographs, dental radiographs, and ultrasound
- Care for hospitalized and critical patients, including treatments and monitoring
- Assist with surgery, urgent care cases, and internal medicine workups
- Write clear, accurate medical notes
- Educate clients on care plans, home care, and preventive medicine
- Deliver an outstanding, compassionate experience for every client and patient
- Work closely with veterinarians and teammates to keep the day running smoothly
Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
- Experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant in a small animal setting
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential is welcomed but not required
- Strong technical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, blood draws, in-house diagnostics, and imaging
- Excellent client service and communication skills
- Accurate, organized medical record-keeping
- The ability to stay calm and focused in a busy, fast-paced practice
- A team-player attitude and a genuine love for animals and their people
- The ability to stand for extended periods and lift and restrain animals of varying sizes
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State veterinary technician license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re a Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for a hospital that values your skills, invests in great equipment, and treats its team like family, we’d love to meet you. Learn more about us at www.AspenGroveVet.com.
Apply today and become a Grover at Aspen Grove Veterinary Care!
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Veterinary Technician Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ethos Veterinary Health14
- PetVet Care Centers12
- Mission Pet Health8
- Veritas Veterinary Partners8
- Chewy7
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary technician jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado Veterinary Technician licensure or eligibility to sit for the VTNE
- Associate or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program
- Proficiency in restraint, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and diagnostic imaging
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in a veterinary setting preferred
- Familiarity with practice management software such as Avimark or Cornerstone
- Strong client communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
Veterinary Technician Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a veterinary technician in Colorado?
To become a licensed veterinary technician in Colorado, you must graduate from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination, and register with the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine. Once your application is approved and your VTNE score is verified, the Board issues your license to practice as a credentialed veterinary technician in the state. Maintaining that license requires completing continuing education hours before each renewal cycle.
How much do veterinary technicians make in Colorado?
Veterinary technicians in Colorado earn a median of about $49,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,820 for the lowest 10% to over $60,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire veterinary technicians in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring veterinary technicians in Colorado include Ethos Veterinary Health, PetVet Care Centers, and Mission Pet Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's density of emergency and specialty referral hospitals, along with Colorado State University's veterinary programs in Fort Collins, creates year-round demand from both large corporate groups and independently owned practices.
Which Colorado cities have the most veterinary technician jobs?
Colorado Springs, Denver, and Parker have the most veterinary technician openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the state's largest metro, home to numerous specialty and emergency hospitals, while Colorado Springs and Fort Collins generate strong demand through a combination of corporate clinic networks, independent practices, and Colorado State University's veterinary college and teaching hospital.
Are there remote veterinary technician jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Veterinary technology is a hands-on clinical role, so the vast majority of positions require on-site work. About 0% of veterinary technician openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those postings typically involve telehealth triage support, veterinary technical writing, or roles with companies that develop clinical training materials rather than direct patient care positions.
How can I get hired as a veterinary technician in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a veterinary assistant or kennel technician role at a Colorado clinic or animal shelter while completing an AVMA-accredited program. Large Colorado employers such as Ethos Veterinary Health and Banfield Pet Hospital regularly bring on associate-level staff who are still pursuing licensure, pairing them with supervising technicians for hands-on training. Completing an externship through Colorado State University's veterinary technology program or a Front Range community college is a concrete credential that signals readiness to hiring managers even without paid clinical history.
Where can I find and apply to veterinary technician jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to veterinary technician jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated in real time. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, experience level, and preferred location within the state, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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