Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Destination Pet, LLC; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Telemedicine mental health support

Volunteer time

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC in Westminster, CO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for urgent care and emergency care. You will work at the top of your license to support patient care and act as a clinical leader in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

The role emphasizes nursing, triage, diagnostic support, and a structured growth ladder with merit-based progression. Comprehensive benefits and a positive, team-driven culture are offered.

Responsibilities

• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Diagnostics: Radiography, in-house lab analysis, sample collection.
• Leadership: Role encourages work at top of your skill level and clinical leadership.

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

VETERINARY ASSISTANT (Urgent Care & Emergency)

Wage Range: $21.00 - $25.00 /hr.

Practice at the TOP of Your License | Transparent Pay | Career Ladder

Are you tired of being underutilized? Our community-minded small animal practice believes Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are the clinical drivers of patient care, and we back that belief with transparent pay, structured growth, and a genuine investment in your well-being. Come join a team where your skills are a launchpad, not a ceiling!

Our Investment in You

3 weeks PTO + floating holiday hours

Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends

Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with 5% company match

24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine

Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)

Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care

A Look Inside Church Ranch Veterinary Center

We are a well-established, full-service small animal hospital with a legacy of excellence in Westminster. Our state-of-the-art facility features eight dedicated DVMs and a passionate support team committed to the highest standards of care. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house IDEXX laboratory and diagnostic ultrasonography.

Your Role

As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be encouraged to work at the top of your skill level and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. We follow AAHAutilizationguidance consistently.

You will primarilyutilizeyour skills in:

• Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
• Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.

Growth & Schedule

• Growth Paths: Your career interests guide your path!Perksinclude paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build you a ladder, not a ceiling.
• Tools: Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in-house lab, infusion pumps, and multi-parameter monitors.

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we’re all about creating a workplace that’s bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don’t play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we’re throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?