Veterinary Assistant

VetCare Animal Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package up to $500

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

VetCare Animal Hospital in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This role offers a fast-paced, multi-species caseload including dogs, cats, reptiles, avian patients, and pocket pets, providing diverse, hands-on opportunities to grow in patient care, dentistry, surgery, and outpatient procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant
• Proficiency in client communication and education
• Safe animal handling and low-stress restraint for dogs and cats
• Assist in surgical procedures and with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Radiology and positioning; experience with pocket pets, reptiles, and avian patients preferred

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and low-stress restraint
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly
• Build positive client relationships through education and attentive service
• Maintain clean exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Surgical assistance

Exams & procedures

Medical records

Radiology

Pocket pets care

Job description

VetCare Animal Hospitalis seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile Veterinary Assistant who enjoys variety and wants to continue building a well-rounded skill set across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. Our diverse caseload includes dogs, cats, reptiles, avian patients, and other pocket pets, providing the opportunity to gain valuable experience caring for a wide range of species.

We are looking for a dependable, motivated team member who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities with confidence, anticipates the needs of the team, and communicates professionally. The ideal candidate takes pride in providing exceptional support and compassionate care throughout every stage of the patient experience.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Supporting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and low-stress restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $ 20 - $24 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Thursday. Weekend availability is occasionally needed to support coverage, though weekend shifts are infrequent.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+years of experience in a veterinary assistant required
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  
  • Client communication and education
  • Safe animal handling and low-stress restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Ability to assist in surgical procedures
  • Ability to assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures
  • Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs
  • Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
  • Radiology and positioning
  • Experience with pocket pets, reptiles, and avian preferred but not required

Why choose VetCare Animal Hospital?

Located in Denver, CO, VetCare Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care. Our team of five veterinarians sees a diverse range of species, including dogs, cats, pocket pets, avian patients, and reptiles, creating a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment.

We provide a wide range of services, including wellness care, dentistry, surgery, and ongoing management of chronic conditions. Our practice also partners with a board-certified veterinary surgeon to perform orthopedic procedures in-house, providing opportunities to be involved in advanced surgical cases while delivering exceptional patient care.

Pay Range

$20 - $24 USD

VetCare AH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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