Veterinary Assistant

Job summary

The Veterinary Assistant will support veterinarians and technicians during medical procedures, surgeries, and examinations. They are also responsible for maintaining clinic hygiene, managing medical records, and providing compassionate care to animals.

Job details

Animal Health Care Denver is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you! What to Expect As you join our mission to provide progressive, high-quality, compassionate medical and surgical care for your canine and feline family members, expect to be supported in your work and home life with: All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement for full-time employees Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge. 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today. Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too. No evening or weekend hours! Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. Schedule: Open availability needed. Shifts will be 7:30a-5:30p or 8a-6p M-F and 8:30-5 on Saturdays. 4x10 hour shifts. Need to be able to work two Saturdays a month - rotating schedule Key Responsibilities: Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries. Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed Maintain accurate medical records Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment Qualifications: At least 1 year of veterinary experience. Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment. Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately. #VETASST

What you’ll do

The Veterinary Assistant will support veterinarians and technicians during medical procedures, surgeries, and examinations. They are also responsible for maintaining clinic hygiene, managing medical records, and providing compassionate care to animals.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of veterinary experience and the physical ability to handle animals safely. Proficiency in disinfection, medication administration, and the use of diagnostic equipment is required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Retirement plan • 401(k) • Paid time off • Employee pet discounts

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Animal handling
• Animal restraint
• Surgical assistance
• Laboratory testing
• Phlebotomy
• Medication administration
• Vaccination
• Medical record keeping
• Customer service
• Clinic sanitation
• Sterilization
• Diagnostic equipment operation
• Examination Room Preparation
• Safe Restraining Techniques (Veterinary)
• Disinfecting
• Animal Care
• Animal Handling
• Animal Health
• Time Off Management
• Treatment Planning
• Compassion
• Medical Records
• Customer Service
• Laboratory Testing
• Medication Administration
• Surgery
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support
• Veterinary Assistant
• Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
• Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers