Vet Assistant: 4-Day Week, Hands-On Animal Care

Cañon City, CO; Colorado; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourmile Veterinary Clinic in Colorado is seeking a full-time Vet Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure high-quality care during every animal's stay. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to help uphold our standards of animal care and customer service, we want to hear from you!

This role requires at least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience, comfort with restraining animals, basic lab work, and clear communication with pet owners.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Knowledge of disinfection, medication administration and diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Perform basic lab tests (blood, urine, stool).
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about care and follow-ups.
• Keep clinic clean and stocked.

Skills

Veterinary assistant

Animal handling

Medical records

Laboratory basics

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

Fourmile Veterinary Clinic in Colorado is seeking a full-time Vet Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure high-quality care during every animal's stay. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to help uphold our standards of animal care and customer service, we want to hear from you!

This role requires at least 1 year of veterinary assistant experience, comfort with restraining animals, basic lab work, and clear communication with pet owners.