Surgery Veterinary Assistant - VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Team Member Pet Discounts

Wellbeing resources (Calm app, EAP)

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle

Local hospital culture

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Englewood, CO seeks a Surgery Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with duties from patient handling to surgical suite prep. The role includes clerical tasks and daily patient care, in a hospital that values teamwork and growth.

Join a team that emphasizes a Culture of Care, with local autonomy and national support, dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary environment and duties of the position.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; 18+ years old.
• Equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, record weight and vital signs on arrival.
• Triage, exam, treatments, and administer medications as directed by licensed staff.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and restraints.
• Perform lab tests and radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment and documentation of drugs.
• Feed and groom patients; ensure clean, safe facilities.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with clients.

Skills

Veterinary experience

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in a veterinary environment

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is currently seeking a Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Surgery Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital in Englewood, CO is unique because it's one of the few hospitals that brings together a full team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and compassionate support staff all under one roof—creating a collaborative environment that truly puts patient care first. It's a great place to work because every team member is valued, supported, and encouraged to grow, making a real impact on the lives of pets and their families, every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a veterinary environment, successfully performing all of the duties of this position
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Surgery or Specialty experience.

Schedule

• Full Time, Day Shift

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$18—$24 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose and make a meaningful impact.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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