Shelter Veterinary Support Specialist - Save Lives

Humane Society Pikes Peak Region; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with employer matching

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is seeking a Veterinary Support Associate to join our medical team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will provide high-level medical and surgical support, assist veterinarians, and help manage patient care throughout treatment.

The role requires hands-on animal care experience, strong medical documentation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced shelter environment.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Prior animal handling experience
• Minimum of two years of experience in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or similar veterinary setting
• Ability to effectively communicate, solve problems, and perform medical calculations
• Preferred: Veterinary Assistant Certificate from an accredited institution
• Enrollment in or completion of a Veterinary Technician program
• Previous shelter medicine experience

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
• Draw blood, place IV catheters, administer medications, and provide nursing care
• Calculate drug dosages and fluid rates accurately
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical prep and recovery
• Intubate, extubate, and monitor patients during procedures
• Perform in-house lab testing and radiographs
• Triages incoming cases and communicates status to veterinarians and staff
• Provide care for hospitalized, isolation, foster, and recovering patients
• Maintain accurate medical records and update shelter software
• Support vaccination and treatment protocols
• Provide care for animals in parvovirus and ringworm isolation wards
• Train and assist volunteers, externs, and team members as needed
• Assist with humane euthanasia procedures when necessary
• Collaborate with veterinary, shelter, foster, and adoption teams to ensure best outcomes

Skills

Veterinary patient care

Medical calculations

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Veterinary Assistant Certificate

Veterinary Technician program (enrollment/completion)

Job description

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is seeking a Veterinary Support Associate to join our medical team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will provide high-level medical and surgical support, assist veterinarians, and help manage patient care throughout treatment.

The role requires hands-on animal care experience, strong medical documentation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced shelter environment.