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Registered Veterinary Technician - Hospital Lead

Stryker Corporation, Greeley, CO, United States


Registered Veterinary Technician - Hospital Lead
Hampden Family Pet Hospital – Englewood, CO

Compensation: Hourly pay starting at $30–$34 per hour, negotiable based on credentials and experience.

Sign‑on bonus: $5,000 available to qualified candidates (details discussed during the interview process).

Lead, Inspire, and Elevate a High-Performing Technical Team
Hampden Family Pet Hospital is an AAHA‑accredited hospital and partner of the Canine Blood Heroes Blood Bank, providing advanced medical and surgical care—including orthopedic and laparoscopic surgery, acupuncture, and specialty services—for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and reptiles across Englewood and surrounding communities.

What You’ll Do

Lead, support, and develop Veterinary Technicians and Assistants to reach their full potential

Partner with the Practice Manager and hospital leadership to identify goals, gaps, and growth opportunities

Develop and implement efficient nursing workflows, processes, and systems

Coach team members to strengthen clinical judgment, confidence, and decision‑making

Mentor nursing staff across surgery, dentistry, inpatient care, and exam room flow

Guide team members through conflict management and difficult conversations

Model and promote direct, respectful, and transparent communication

Uphold exceptional patient care standards and professional nursing practices

Foster a positive, emotionally intelligent, and team‑based culture

Support engagement, wellbeing, and work‑life balance across the technical team

What We’re Looking For
Minimum Qualifications

Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in Colorado

5+ years of clinical veterinary technician experience

3+ years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience

Proven success mentoring, coaching, and developing teams

Strong organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Advanced technical nursing skills with the ability to model best practices

Ability to influence, coach, and inspire without direct authority

You’ll Grow with Us
Access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs, such as ThriveU, virtual workshops, and a program designed to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.

Benefits - Our Care in Action

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Mental health support through Lyra Health

Paid parental leave

Purr‑ental leave for new pet adoptions

Backup childcare and elder care support

FREE CE courses

Pet care discounts and perks

Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full‑time team members (30+ hours per week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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