Senior Veterinary Assistant: Surgical & Patient Care

Amerivet; Colorado Springs (CO); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO

Continuing education allowance

License reimbursement up to $1000/year

Health, dental, vision and life ins.

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Generous paid time off

Résumé du poste

AmeriVet's Westside Animal Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a high-volume, supportive team. The role includes nursing care, anesthesia support, radiology, and labs for small animals and birds. Benefits include CE programs, education reimbursement, health/dental/vision, PTO, and a collaborative work culture.

4/10 schedule with some Saturdays; salary $19-$22 per hour depending on experience; on-site position at 1603 W Colorado Ave.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
• Passion for working with small animals, birds, and their owners.
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint for a variety of species.
• Ability to perform nursing care in a hospital.
• Understanding of animal behavior and healthcare.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Dental procedures experience including scaling and polishing.
• IV catheter placement and blood draws.
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience including intubation and post-operative care.
• Laboratory skills including cytology setup and interpretation.
• Diagnostic experience including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.
• Other duties as allowed by law.

Connaissances

3+ years veterinary experience

Animal handling & restraint

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Dental procedures experience

IV catheter placement & blood draws

Anesthesia monitoring & surgical care

Cytology setup & interpretation

Digital radiology & ultrasound

Outils

Digital radiology equipment

Ultrasound equipment

Laboratory equipment

Description du poste

AmeriVet's Westside Animal Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join a high-volume, supportive team. The role includes nursing care, anesthesia support, radiology, and labs for small animals and birds. Benefits include CE programs, education reimbursement, health/dental/vision, PTO, and a collaborative work culture.

4/10 schedule with some Saturdays; salary $19-$22 per hour depending on experience; on-site position at 1603 W Colorado Ave.