Registered Veterinary Technician - Lead

About the role

Eastlake Veterinary Services is looking for a full-time Lead Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team in Thornton, CO as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end care for pets, including hands-on care such as facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests
• Support services including admitting and discharging patients
• Utilize strong anesthesia skills to obtain Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02
• Integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician (direct patient care)
• Active and current CVT/RVT/LVT certification
• Previous experience in Veterinary Leadership strongly preferred
• Positive work attitude and self-motivation
• Excellent communication and organization skills

Skills & Growth Opportunities

• Access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs
• Free library of continuing education courses through ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop leadership skills
• Program designed to teach fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Opportunities to move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment with numerous locations nationwide

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for pet adoption
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support, and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE continuing education courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

Some benefits are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Pay

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials, with an expected starting range of $29 – $32 per hour. The actual compensation will consider a wide range of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive Pet Healthcare

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care.

Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler—giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.