Exam Room Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Colorado; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

HSA

FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Uniforms Provided

Job summary

Riverview Animal Hospital in Durango, CO, is seeking a Veterinary Room Assistant for a full-service 10-doctor practice offering advanced diagnostics, surgery, and urgent care. You will support veterinarians with exams, labs, and imaging while providing compassionate patient care.

Minimum veterinary handling experience is required; ability to lift up to 50 lb and assist with dogs up to 130 lb. Competitive hourly pay ($17–$20) with benefits and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must have veterinary hospital or canine/feline handling experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk dogs up to 130 pounds.
• Excellent client communication and medical history taking with EMR skills.

Responsibilities

• Professional client communication and education; obtain medical histories and symptoms; electronic medical record keeping.
• Answer client questions post-visit; ensure understanding of medications and aftercare.
• Provide excellent customer service; ensure pets and clients are comfortable and attended to.

Skills

Canine & Feline Handling

Client Communication

EMR Records

Laboratory Procedures

Radiography

Ultrasound

Pet Restraint

Tools

None

Job description

Riverview Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Room Assistant to join our team. As a full-service 10 doctor veterinary office, we offer state-of-the-art diagnostics, wellness, advanced care, routine and advanced surgical procedures, laparoscopy, ultrasound, rehabilitation, urgent care and many other services to provide our pet community with the best care. Located in beautiful Durango!

AAHA Accredited Hospital

Cat Friendly Practice

Two locations serving the Durango community

Winner of "Best of Durango" Veterinary Hospital for 10 consecutive years

10-doctor small animal practice with an additional veterinarian joining the team

Collaborative culture focused on teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement

Advanced diagnostics, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and wellness services

Our hospital provides a level of medicine that is uncommon for a general practice.

• Veterinary hospital or canine and feline handling experience required
• An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals, be able to lift approximately 50 pounds, walk dogs of up to 130 pounds.

Veterinary Assistant Responsibilities

• Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms along with electronic medical record keeping skills.
• After the appointment - answer questions the client may have, insure that client has received and understands all medications, after care, client education, and follow up appointments needed.
• Provide excellent customer service, and insure that both pets and clients are comfortable and have their needs meet.
• Laboratory procedures preparing or preforming: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, blood chemistry, and fecals.
• Diagnostic imaging - Radiographs and Ultrasound
• Restrain pets for veterinarians and nurses
• Anticipate doctors needs for well and sick pet appointments
• Provide compassionate care for pets, monitor, record, and report physical signs of pets here for appointments or treatments. May assist with hospitalized patients as well.

Compensation

• The base hourly range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role and level of responsibilities. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and additional factors such as relevant education or training.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• Paid holidays for eligible employees
• Uniforms provided
• ** For qualified candidates; benefits may vary based on experience and full vs part time

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.