Surgical Veterinary Assistant - New Specialty Start-Up

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance (up

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid time off

6 weeks paid parental leave

Continuing education support

Mental health support through Talkpath

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners is hiring a Surgical Veterinary Assistant for our Denver-area specialty team. Training will occur at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, with the Denver Surgical Veterinary Specialists opening target December 2026.

This role supports anesthesia and surgical teams in a fast-paced specialty setting. Ideal candidates have veterinary assistant experience, enjoy surgery and anesthesia, and work well with a collaborative team.

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

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

Skills

Surgical assistance

Animal handling

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Anesthesia support

Job description

Veritas Veterinary Partners is hiring a Surgical Veterinary Assistant for our Denver-area specialty team. Training will occur at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, with the Denver Surgical Veterinary Specialists opening target December 2026.

This role supports anesthesia and surgical teams in a fast-paced specialty setting. Ideal candidates have veterinary assistant experience, enjoy surgery and anesthesia, and work well with a collaborative team.