Internal Medicine Vet Assistant - Compassionate Care & Growth

Colorado Psychiatric; Castle Rock, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) options

Paid time off

Employee pet care discount

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine Department in Castle Rock, Colorado. You will work with board-certified internists and technicians to deliver high-quality care for complex and critically ill patients, participate in diagnostics, and support treatments in a state-of-the-art facility.

We offer full-time and part-time schedules with a flexible daytime roster, competitive hourly compensation, benefits, and opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of veterinary assistant experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient exams, triage, treatments, and daily patient care
• Provide compassionate client communication and education
• Safely and appropriately handle and restrain patients using low-stress handling techniques
• Assist with collecting diagnostic samples and preparing patients for radiographs, ultrasound, and endoscopy
• Assist technicians and doctors with procedures and treatments
• Prepare and maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and equipment
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and stocking of patient care areas
• Provide compassionate care and support to patients and their families during challenging medical situations

Skills

Blood draws

IVC placement

Low-stress handling

Patient monitoring

Radiographs

Ultrasound assistance

Client communication

Tools

CT

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

Job description

Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine Department in Castle Rock, Colorado. You will work with board-certified internists and technicians to deliver high-quality care for complex and critically ill patients, participate in diagnostics, and support treatments in a state-of-the-art facility.

We offer full-time and part-time schedules with a flexible daytime roster, competitive hourly compensation, benefits, and opportunities