Veterinary Assistant

Founders Green Animal Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

Founders Green Animal Hospital in Denver, Colorado is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians and support staff dedicated to high-quality care for every patient and excellent client service.

As part of your role you will assist during examinations and procedures, safely handle animals, keep examination rooms clean, perform basic lab tests, administer medications under supervision, and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Technical know-how with disinfection and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision of a veterinarian.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits.
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Medical equipment

Tools

Disinfection procedures

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Founders Green Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

Salary:

$19-$23 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule:

This is a full time positions. Candidates must have open availability to work any scheduled shift during our hours of operation.

• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Operating Hours:
  • Monday and Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday- Thursday 8:00AM-6:00PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Must be available to work rotating Saturdays and swing shifts (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM) as needed.

What to Expect

As you join our mission to provide high-quality veterinary care to every pet owner in the community, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.
• Continuing education for our licensed veterinary technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Founder's Green Animal Hospital

Founder's Green Animal Hospital is a state of the art animal hospital located in Denver, Colorado. We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. We provide the highest level of veterinary care and pride ourselves on our client communication and the care and compassion of each member of our team. If you're interested in joining an awesome team and growing a new practice, this is the opportunity for you!