Lead Veterinary Technician – $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic | Golden, Colorado

Full-Time | $18–$27/hour | $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Join Our Team!

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician ready to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy mentoring others, leading by example, and making a positive impact on both patients and your team?

Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic is seeking a motivated, compassionate Lead Veterinary Technician to join our established four-doctor practice in beautiful Golden, Colorado!

Our hospital combines general practice with urgent care, offering a diverse and engaging caseload where no two days are the same. We're looking for a skilled technician who can balance hands-on patient care with supporting, mentoring, and guiding our veterinary team.

We're offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus to welcome the right candidate!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Experienced veterinary team: Work alongside four veterinarians with 9–30+ years of experience.

• Hands-on medicine: Stay actively involved in surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, diagnostics, and patient care.

• Leadership opportunities: Help mentor and develop technicians while promoting teamwork and high standards of care.

• Variety in your day: Our combination of general practice and urgent care provides diverse cases, including occasional exotic patients.

• Collaborative environment: Join a team that values communication, compassion, and mutual respect.

• Exceptional pet care benefits: Enjoy generous employee discounts, with most services for your personal pets covered (excluding anesthesia and select large laboratory tests).

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Support

• Lead by example while providing guidance, mentorship, and hands-on support to veterinary technicians and assistants.

• Help coordinate daily treatment floor workflow, patient care assignments, and team responsibilities.

• Support training and onboarding of new team members.

• Promote effective communication between technicians, veterinarians, and hospital leadership.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, patient care, and team collaboration.

• Help maintain a positive, organized, and supportive work environment.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures.

• Perform venipuncture, laboratory testing, and diagnostic radiographs.

• Place IV catheters, administer medications and fluids, and monitor anesthesia.

• Assist with dental procedures, including scaling and polishing.

• Support surgical preparation, patient monitoring, and post-operative recovery.

• Maintain accurate medical records and uphold hospital cleanliness and safety standards.

• Provide compassionate patient care and professional client communication.

What We're Looking For

• Previous veterinary technician experience required, with strong clinical proficiency.

• Prior leadership, training, or mentorship experience preferred.

• RVT, CVT, or LVT credential preferred. Experienced non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply.

• Strong technical skills, particularly in anesthesia, dentistry, laboratory procedures, and patient handling.

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, support team members, and maintain a calm, professional approach in a busy environment.

• A positive, collaborative leadership style and genuine passion for veterinary medicine.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $18–$27 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

We also offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off

• Employee discounts

• Generous veterinary care benefits for your personal pets

• Opportunities for leadership development and professional growth

Ready to Take the Lead?

At Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic, we believe great patient care starts with a strong, supported team. We're looking for a Lead Veterinary Technician who is passionate about quality medicine, enjoys helping others succeed, and wants to make a meaningful difference in our hospital.

If you're ready to bring your technical expertise and leadership skills to a team that values both, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and take advantage of our $1,000 sign-on bonus!

Applications accepted through December 15, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Sign-on bonus subject to applicable eligibility and payment terms.