Community College of Denver Veterinary Technology

08/31/2026

Rapid City, SD veterinary clinic seeking Veterinary Technicians.

08/30/2026

This week we will host five pet food pantries in Colorado! You are welcome to attend any of these distributions. Clients are able to receive pet food once out of every three months.

Monday, August 31st, we will be at:
SECOR: 17151 Pine Ln., Parker on the first Monday of the month from 10AM-12PM (RESCHEDULED)

Tuesday, September 1st, we will be at in partnership with We Don't Waste:
3955 Steele St, Denver CO 80205 on the first Tuesday of every month from 9-11 AM (EARLIER TIME)

Wednesday, September 2nd, we will be at Mountain Resource Center:
11030 Kitty Drive, Conifer on the first Wednesday of the month from 1-2:30 PM

Thursday, September 3rd, we will be at Bienvenidos Food Bank:
3810 Pecos St, Denver (corner of parking lot on W 39th and Pecos) on the first Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 AM

Friday, September 4th, we will be at Small Town Project:
805 Chestnut Ave, Rocky Ford, first Friday of the month from 11AM-1PM (NEW TIME)

If you are interested in volunteering at any of these locations, please click here:
https://coloradopetpantry.duplie.com/

For our monthly open to the public pet food bank calendar, please click here:
https://www.coloradopetpantry.org/events/category/pet-food-banks/

08/24/2026

Our fall semester pet vaccine clinics, in collaboration with Humane Colorado, are quickly approaching. Reserve your spot today! Community College of Denver Humane Colorado

08/14/2026

CU Anschutz medical campus-OLAR currently has an open Veterinary Technician Assistant/Veterinary Technician I position. This opportunity is open to both internal and external candidates, and all qualified OLAR employees are encouraged to apply.

The position will remain open until filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by August 25, 2026.

The Veterinary Assistant designation is only applicable under the following circumstances:

Veterinary technician students, recent graduates, or individuals who intend to obtain licensure within their first year of employment are eligible. If unlicensed, the applicant will be hired as a Veterinary Technician Assistant and advanced to Veterinary Technician I once licensure is acquired.
Licensure must be obtained within the first year of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in ineligibility for continued employment following the one‑year probationary period.

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

08/14/2026

There is so much happening at CCD Veterinary Technology right now! 🐾

Next week, we’re welcoming our largest group of new students yet, and at the end of this year, we’ll be moving into our brand-new Veterinary Technology facility on the Auraria Campus. And now-we’re growing our team, too!

We are hiring a part-time veterinarian to join our Veterinary Technology faculty beginning in January 2027. This position is approximately 15–20 hours per week and is a great opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys teaching, mentoring future veterinary technicians, and working with students in a hands-on learning environment.
Know a veterinarian who might be a great fit? Please share!
Official position announcement and application:
Clinical Veterinarian/Instructor – Community College of Denver

Community College of Denver

Title: Clinical Veterinarian & Instructor Position Type: Instructor College: Community College of Denver Division: Academic Affairs Department: CCD Health and Natural Sciences Pathway Campus: Auraria Campus Location: Denver Who We Are: The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who d...

08/14/2026

Dr. Melissa Smits is checking out our brand-new veterinary surgical suite! 🐾🩺

In less than six months, this space will be filled with Veterinary Technology faculty, students, and real live patients as our students put their skills into practice in our new state-of-the-art facility.

We can’t wait to see this space come to life! 💙

Community College of Denver

08/12/2026

Indian Tree Animal Hospital in Arvada is hiring a full time Registered Veterinary Technician. See the details here:

08/02/2026

Investing in our students starts with investing in our faculty. 💙🐾

This week, four members of the Community College of Denver Veterinary Technology faculty are attending the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE) Symposium in Portland.

We're collaborating with educators from across the country, exploring new teaching strategies, sharing ideas, and staying current with advancements in veterinary technology education - all to provide the best possible learning experience for our students.

We can't wait to bring these ideas home to CCD!

Community College of Denver

07/24/2026

We are loving the look of our new cat and dog exam rooms. The contractor did a great job with the super cute tile work!! Community College of Denver

07/18/2026

In just 6 months we will hold our very first classes in our brand new space!