Emergency Veterinary Assistant – Critical Care Support

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new facility with modern gear

AAHA‑accredited, 24‑hour hospital

Scrub/uniform allowance

Supportive team culture

Work‑life balance emphasis

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare’s PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for Emergency/ICU support. Join a 24-hour emergency team with modern diagnostics and a collaborative culture.

We value hands-on patient care, anesthesia monitoring experience, and a passion for high-acuity cases. This full-time role offers swing and overnight coverage with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of emergency veterinary assistant experience.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting.
• Strong clinical observation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during emergency exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Providing advanced nursing care and emergency first aid to critical patients.
• Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post-operative care as needed.
• Monitoring anesthetic and hospitalized patients (ASA I–III; ASA IV–V preferred).
• Obtaining and interpreting BP, ECG, SpO₂, and EtCO₂ readings.
• Collecting laboratory samples and performing in-house diagnostics.
• Operating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Documenting patient histories and medical records.
• Maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment and exam areas.
• Collaborating with doctors, technicians, and support teams during high-acuity cases.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Vital signs interpretation

Education

2+ years emergency veterinary assistant role

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house diagnostics

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare’s PET’s Emergency Hospital in Greeley, CO is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for Emergency/ICU support. Join a 24-hour emergency team with modern diagnostics and a collaborative culture.

We value hands-on patient care, anesthesia monitoring experience, and a passion for high-acuity cases. This full-time role offers swing and overnight coverage with competitive pay and benefits.