Compassionate Veterinary Assistant — Animal Care & Surgery

Humane Colorado; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with matching

Flexible spending accounts

Life and Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Sabbatical

Holiday Pay

Employee discounts

Discounted Pet Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Humane Colorado is seeking a compassionate team member to assist the shelter veterinary services team in providing medical care and exceptional customer service to patrons. This full-time role involves supporting technicians, handling animals, managing records, and contributing to process improvements across four facilities.

Four 10-hour shifts per week with a strong emphasis on animal welfare, safety, and teamwork.

Formación

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work experience in animal welfare/ working with animals.
• Desired: Veterinary assistant certification.

Responsabilidades

• Assist technicians and veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures.
• Administer medications to shelter animals.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain surgical and medical areas.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Handle and move animals before/after procedures; restraining as needed.
• Data entry to update animal records.
• Clinic reception duties: phones, greet patrons, scheduling, prescriptions.
• Contribute to and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
• Assist in induction and preparation of animals for surgery.
• Recover animals from surgery and train staff on tasks.
• Identify and assist with diagnostic sample testing.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary assistant certification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Humane Colorado is seeking a compassionate team member to assist the shelter veterinary services team in providing medical care and exceptional customer service to patrons. This full-time role involves supporting technicians, handling animals, managing records, and contributing to process improvements across four facilities.

Four 10-hour shifts per week with a strong emphasis on animal welfare, safety, and teamwork.