Veterinary Assistant

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Founder's Green Animal Hospital in Denver, CO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. This full-time position offers an hourly salary of $19–$23, depending on skills and experience, with four 10-hour shifts per week and rotating Saturdays.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement, PTO, and employee pet discounts. Responsibilities include assisting with examinations and surgeries, safely handling animals, maintaining clean

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Experience with animals

Animal handling

Vet equipment knowledge

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

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-Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• 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!