Are You Our Next Unicorn?!
Are you ready to combine your horse experience with your passion for hands-on veterinary care? Looking for a supportive team and a practice that values your growth, well-being, and happiness? Look no further—High Country Veterinary Services is expanding our team of wonderful support staff and we are looking for you!
We’re not just another practice—we truly enjoy each other’s company and fiercely protect the supportive, fun-loving culture we’ve built. Open communication and genuine teamwork form the backbone of everything we do, ensuring the best client and patient outcomes possible.
If you’re excited about leveraging your expertise in an environment where you can make a real impact, keep reading...
What You’ll Do
As one of our Veterinary Technicians or Assistants, you’re the glue that keeps the entire practice running smoothly. Here’s a snapshot of what your day may include:
- Stocking & Logistics: Ensuring the veterinary truck is loaded with essential supplies.
- On-the-Go Support: Traveling to client facilities, setting up equipment, taking TPR's and prepping for procedures. Or checking in outpatients at our Haul-In facility, taking vitals, and getting IV catheters in.
- Patient Handling: Safely lunging, jogging, and restraining horses during exams and treatments.
- Hands-On Treatment: Applying bandages, administering laser or shockwave therapy, and injectables under the veterinarian’s direction.
- Administrative Tasks: Managing invoicing, medical record assistance, and client/team communications.
- Laboratory Sample handling: Prepping all samples to send out or run in house laboratory tests.
- Adapting on the Fly: Rolling with the inevitable surprises that come with equine practice—and keeping your smile through it all!
Schedule:
- Typically 35-40 hours/week, 8 AM – 6 PM, four days/week.
- We’re open to discussing other schedules for the right candidate.
Who We’re Looking For
- Equine Experience: You have extensive horse experience and at least 1 year of veterinary technician or assistant work under your belt.
- Detail-Oriented Pro: You thrive on staying organized and juggling multiple priorities.
- “Can-Do” Attitude: You’re resourceful, adaptable, and eager to tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Player: You naturally jump in to help your teammates (it’s in your DNA!).
- Proactive Problem-Solver: You excel at recognizing what needs to be done and taking initiative without being asked.
- Tech Savvy - we use practice management software (Provet Cloud), internal communication apps (Slack), and AI EMR software (CoVet) daily.
Why Join High Country Veterinary Services?
- Earn What You’re Worth
- If you’re self-motivated, you’ll love our structured training and performance-based pay tiers - your raises' are based on the skills you acquire with help from all members of our team.
- Start at an orientation wage, then move up the pay scale as you master new competencies.
- Benefits Designed for You
- Employee Discounts on veterinary services, supplies, and feed for your own animals including Triple Crown Horse Feed.
- Healthcare Stipend, Short-Term Disability, and access to group Aflac services.
- Paid Time Off: 10 days PTO to start off, 48 hours of separate paid sick leave, and 8 paid holidays annually.
- Retirement Investment: 4% employer match on your 401(k).
- We Cover CO State Licensure Fees for credentialed technicians.
- Diverse, Engaging Clientele (we fire the ones who drain our buckets)
- A mix of ranch horses, competition horses (English and Western), and cherished retirees living out their golden years.
- Empowerment Through Knowledge
- We value continuous learning—for our clients and our team. You’ll enjoy abundant CE opportunities and an Equine Fear Free Certification to get you started.
How to Apply
We can’t wait to hear from you! To get started, please send us:
- Your CV outlining your relevant experience.
- A Letter of Interest explaining why you’re the perfect fit for High Country Veterinary Services.
- Three References, including at least one from a recent or current employer.
Applications are open until the position is filled. Don’t miss your chance to join our amazing team and help shape the future of equine care in Steamboat Springs!
A Few Must-Haves
- High School Diploma or higher education
- Valid Driver’s License
- Clean Background Check (we’ll run one upon hire)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, jog (or run) alongside horses, and work in cold, snowy conditions (Colorado life!).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- What interests you about this job and what are your key skills that make you a strong candidate for this position?
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Steamboat Springs, CO 80487: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
