Full-Time Veterinary Assistant: Fast-Paced Surgery Support

VetCare Animal Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package up to $500

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

VetCare Animal Hospital in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This role offers a fast-paced, multi-species caseload including dogs, cats, reptiles, avian patients, and pocket pets, providing diverse, hands-on opportunities to grow in patient care, dentistry, surgery, and outpatient procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant
• Proficiency in client communication and education
• Safe animal handling and low-stress restraint for dogs and cats
• Assist in surgical procedures and with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Radiology and positioning; experience with pocket pets, reptiles, and avian patients preferred

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and low-stress restraint
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly
• Build positive client relationships through education and attentive service
• Maintain clean exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Surgical assistance

Exams & procedures

Medical records

Radiology

Pocket pets care

Job description

VetCare Animal Hospital in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This role offers a fast-paced, multi-species caseload including dogs, cats, reptiles, avian patients, and pocket pets, providing diverse, hands-on opportunities to grow in patient care, dentistry, surgery, and outpatient procedures.