Job Description
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.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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| Location | Golden, CO |
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