Veterinary Assistant

United Veterinary Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (Headspace

401K with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

DailyPay on Demand

Job summary

Evans East Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors and technicians in medical treatments, patient care, and client service. The role involves animal handling, history collection, and documentation in the EMR, with emphasis on cleanliness and supply management.

The position offers growth within a team that values learning and compassionate care for pets and clients alike, fostering a collaborative hospital culture under United Veterinary Care Partner support.

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional vet clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to lift and restrain pets up to 40 pounds.
• Calm demeanor under stress and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Animal handling and restraint.
• Assist doctors and technicians with treatments and procedures.
• Obtain health history from clients and document in EMR.
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas.
• Restock and organize medical supplies.
• Continue to grow knowledge and skills.

Skills

Vet experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Team player

Lift 40 lbs

Job description

Description

Veterinary Assistant

$19.30-22 Hourly Pay

Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. At Evans East Animal Hospital, you will work closely with doctors and technicians to increase the efficiency within our hospital as well as the level of care we provide as a team. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Animal handling and restraint
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
• Restock and organize medical supplies
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
• Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environmentand able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude.
• Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine.Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary Short Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• Digital Musculoskeletal Support
• Referral Bonus program
• DailyPay on Demand

Evans East Animal Hospital's goal is to maintain the highest standard of care for our patients and clients. We emphasize prevention as well as healing, and offer an open exchange of information between our doctors, team, and clients. We pledge to provide the finestservice, a kind word, and a positive attitude. The practice experience instills a sense of confidence and emphasizes a love of pets and people.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.