Vet Assistant: 4-Day Week & Compassionate Animal Care

Vetpracticepartners; Colorado; On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourmile Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time Vet Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will assist during exams, treatments, and surgeries, handle and restrain animals, and help maintain a clean, safe clinic.

Excellent communication with pet owners and precise record-keeping are essential. We offer a Monday–Friday schedule, a 4‑day work week, and a focus on high standards of animal care and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of veterinary assistant experience.
• Technical know‑how for disinfection, medication administration, and use of diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to safely and compassionately handle animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with care.
• Prepare examination rooms and steri­lize equipment.
• Perform basic lab tests and collect samples.
• Administer medications and vaccines under supervision.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate care plans with pet owners.
• Keep the clinic clean and stocked, ensuring safety and sanitation.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Disinfection

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment

Physical handling of animals

Tools

Digital radiography

In‑house labs

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Fourmile Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full-time Vet Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will assist during exams, treatments, and surgeries, handle and restrain animals, and help maintain a clean, safe clinic.

Excellent communication with pet owners and precise record-keeping are essential. We offer a Monday–Friday schedule, a 4‑day work week, and a focus on high standards of animal care and customer service.