About Clarity
Clarity Veterinary Surgical Center is a new outpatient veterinary surgical and dental practice opening in Denver in July 2026. We believe communities deserve accessible, evidence-based surgical care for their pets, and that the people who deliver it deserve a workplace grounded in intentional kindness, psychological safety, and evidence-based practice. Our values aren't aspirational slogans; they're how we communicate with every pet family, and support each other every day.
About this role
This is a hands-on, procedure-filled clinical role for a credentialed technician who is excited to spend every day doing what they trained for: scrubbing in, managing anesthesia, and delivering exceptional patient care in a purpose-built surgical environment. You'll work directly alongside our veterinarians on orthopedic, soft tissue, and dental cases, from induction through recovery.
We're looking for someone who brings clinical confidence, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine commitment to growth. At Clarity, we practice pragmatic care: we balance clinical evidence with real-world context, and we communicate openly with pet families about what we recommend and why. You'll be a key part of that.
What you'll do
- Induce, monitor, and manage anesthesia for surgical and dental patients, including multi-parameter monitoring
- Scrub in and assist during orthopedic procedures (TPLO, fracture repair, MPL) and soft tissue surgeries
- Circulate for surgical cases: anticipate instrument needs, manage sterile field integrity, and document intraoperative events
- Conduct pre-operative diagnostics including bloodwork and radiographs
- Calculate and prepare drug protocols, CRIs, and fluid plans; maintain controlled substance records with complete accuracy
- Monitor and manage post-operative patients through recovery, assessing pain levels, vitals, and anesthetic emergence
- Communicate with pet families at intake, drop-off, and discharge, including pre-surgical drop-off consultations (as trained by the Medical Director), go-home instruction delivery, and post-operative care demonstrations. Every interaction should reflect the clarity, empathy, and transparency that define how we practice.
- Participate in and help enforce the surgical safety checklist at every case
- Mentor and support veterinary assistants on clinical skills and surgical suite protocols
- Maintain equipment in working order: anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, dental units, and diagnostic analyzers
- Contribute to shared facility responsibilities. Our lean model runs on shared ownership, and every team member pitches in where needed.
- Participate in case debriefs and contribute observations that help the team improve. Every voice matters here.
What we're looking for
Required:
- Active Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential in Colorado, or eligible for reciprocity and able to obtain prior to start
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, with at least 1 year in a surgical, dental, or specialty environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery across a range of patient sizes and ASA classifications
- Strong working knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile gowning/gloving, and instrument handling
- Comfort with high-quality, high-volume surgical scheduling (6–8+ cases/day per surgeon)
- Proficient with practice management software, digital medical records, and diagnostic equipment interfaces. Comfortable adopting new technology; Clarity uses integrated systems for scheduling, client communication, and clinical documentation.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting TPLO, fracture repair, or other advanced orthopedic procedures
- VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) or VTS (Surgery) specialty certification, or active pursuit thereof (compensation commensurate with specialty certification)
- Dental radiography and prophylaxis proficiency
- Experience in a high-throughput outpatient or ambulatory surgical model
Physical requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and restrain animals up to 40 lbs independently (with team assistance for larger patients), bend, kneel, and reach
- Ability to work in proximity to anesthetic gases, radiographic equipment, and cleaning chemicals
What we offer
Compensation: $26.44–$30.29/hour ($55,000–$63,000 annually)
Salary within range based on experience, surgical specialization, and credentials.
- Health insurance contribution (medical, dental, and vision)
- Over 4 weeks of total paid time away per year: 2 weeks flexible PTO (1 week available from day one), a paid holiday closure from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day, 4 additional paid holidays, and 2 paid CE days for professional development
- Colorado FAMLI leave, up to 12 weeks paid family and medical leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- $1,000 annual continuing education allowance (paid by the practice) with support for VTS specialty pursuit
- Discounted surgical and dental care for your own pets
- Clarity-provided branded scrubs
- A surgical-focused practice where you operate at the top of your credential every single day
- Psychological safety as a core value: we debrief, we learn, we don't blame
- Founding team influence. Help build the culture, protocols, and standards from day one.
Why Clarity is different
Clarity was built for veterinary healthcare team members who want to do meaningful surgical and dental work in an environment that respects their expertise, invests in their growth, and treats them like the professionals they are. If you've been waiting for a practice that matches your standards, let's talk.
