Description

Registered Veterinary Technician - Lead

Hampden Family Pet Hospital

Englewood, CO

Hampden Family Pet Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring an experienced, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to lead their INCREDIBLE technical team!

At Hampden Family Pet Hospital, we understand that your pet is a cherished member of your family, and we are dedicated to providing compassionate care at every stage of life. We proudly serve the communities of Englewood, Littleton, Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood, offering comprehensive medical and surgical services, including acupuncture, orthopedic and laparoscopic surgery, and specialized care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and reptiles. We are honored to be an AAHA-accredited hospital and a proud partner of the Canine Blood Heroes Blood Bank.

About You

This role is responsible for leading and maintaining a technical staff that embodies the core values of Empathy, Service, Accountability, Team, Exploration, and Joy. In collaboration with the Practice Manager, the position oversees the training, performance, scheduling, and evaluation of technical staff within the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and elevate Veterinary Technicians and Assistants within the hospital aiding individuals and teams reach their full potential.
• Partner with the hospital leadership teams to identify goals, gaps, opportunities, and help effective solutions.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop and implement optimal nursing processes, workflows, and systems.
• Coach veterinary technicians and assistants to strengthen critical thinking skills, clinical confidence, and decision-making.
• Mentor, and develop nursing talent, supporting surgery, dental, inpatient care, exam room flow, and value communication.
• Coach team members through conflict management and difficult conversations. Model, mentor, and foster:
• Direct, respectful, and transparent communication.
• Exceptional patient care standards.
• Professionalism and an emotionally intelligent workplace culture.
• A collaborative, team-based approach to care.
• Promote a healthy work environment that supports engagement, well-being, and work-life balance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in Colorado
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in a clinical setting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership, management, or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring, coaching, and developing team members.
• Proven contributor within a high-functioning, collaborative, and effective team.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional technical nursing skills with the ability to model best practices.
• Ability to influence, coach, and inspire without direct authority.

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no enrollment waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions - all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care-and we are united by a shared set of values.

• Service - delivering exceptional service
• Empathy - leading with care
• Accountability - achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy - be a source of light
• Exploration - learn to fuel growth
• Team - connect for success

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.