Surgery Veterinary Assistants

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off

6 weeks paid parental leave

Continuing education support

Mental health support (Talkspace)

Basic life insurance

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners, in Denver, seeks a Surgical Veterinary Assistant to join a growing specialty team. Training will occur at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital until the Denver Veterinary Specialists openings in Wash Park.

The role offers hourly pay with future weekend availability as the practice expands, plus comprehensive benefits and a chance to contribute to a new specialty practice from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred; surgical or anesthesia experience encouraged.
• Comfortable handling and restraining patients for procedures and recovery.
• Interest in surgery, anesthesia, and specialty medicine.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation for surgery, including pre-operative care and restraint.
• Support anesthesia and surgical teams during procedures.
• Assist with patient monitoring during anesthesia and recovery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of surgical and treatment areas.
• Clean, pack, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Accurately document patient care as directed.
• Collaborate closely with technicians, veterinarians, and support staff.
• Highly competitive pay based on experience.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options (some plans paid up to 100%).
• 401(k) retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off—and time to enjoy it.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members.
• Continuing education support.
• Mental health support through Talkspace.
• Basic life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Surgical experience

Anesthesia experience

Job description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Denver Veterinary Specialists (DVS) is seeking a Surgical Veterinary Assistant to join our growing specialty team. Wash Park will open with surgery as its first specialty service and will expand to additional specialties as the practice grows.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new specialty practice from the beginning, with training provided prior to the opening of our Wash Park location.

Compensation & Schedule

• $23.00 - $25.00 / hour, based on experience
• Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Availability to workweekends in the future as the practice grows

Training & Location Information

• All hired assistants will complete initial training at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. Training will continue until the opening of our Denver Veterinary Specialists locations.
• We plan to open our Denver locations with a target opening ofDecember 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred; surgical or anesthesia experience strongly encouraged
• Comfortable handling and restraining patients for procedures and recovery
• Interest in surgery, anesthesia, and specialty medicine
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation for surgery, including pre-operative care and restraint
• Support anesthesia and surgical teams during procedures
• Assist with patient monitoring during anesthesia and recovery
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of surgical and treatment areas
• Clean, pack, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
• Accurately document patient care as directed
• Collaborate closely with technicians, veterinarians, and support staff
• Highly competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options (some plans paid up to 100%)
• 401(k) retirement options with company match
• Paid time off—and time to enjoy it
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Continuing education support
• Mental health support through Talkspace
• Basic life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options

Location

Base Pay

$23 - $25 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.