Veterinary Assistant

Green Mountain Animal Hospital; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Annual uniform allowance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Green Mountain Animal Hospital in Golden, Colorado is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant. The role includes assisting in patient care and maintaining a positive clinic culture. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health coverage.

Candidates should possess critical thinking skills, reliability, and a commitment to compassionate care. This position offers a four-day workweek with no nights or on-call shifts!

Qualifications

• Ability to handle and restrain patients safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines.
• Experience with diagnostics including radiographs and lab work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient handling and restraint.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients.
• Document patient records and client interactions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Who we are:

Green Mountain Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: $20 – $23 per hour
• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts. Rotating Saturdays.

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You:Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition:Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate:Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Green Mountain Animal Hospital is hiring an experienced veterinary assistant to join our growing team! We are a four-doctor small-animal practice in the Golden/Lakewood/Arvada area. Our practice has a high-energy atmosphere, and we are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

We are a General Practice that offers services including wellness, senior care, cold laser therapy, nutritional counseling, specialty soft-tissue surgery, orthopedics, advanced dentistry, and much more. We prioritize both technical and professional staff development, but also value a work/life balance. We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. Our staff enjoys a positive clinic culture, 1-hour lunch breaks, and evenings and weekends off.

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love It Here

• Four-day workweek with rotating Saturdays
• No nights, holidays, or on-call shifts
• Breakroom stocked with drinks and snacks
• Mentoring and support as you grow your career
• $250 annual uniform allowance

What Our Veterinary Assistants Bring

• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
• A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
• Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience

What You’ll Contribute

• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
• Knowledge of preventative care and vaccines
• Obtaining diagnostics - including radiographs, phlebotomy, and sample collection, and performing in-house lab work
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and staff
• Succinct documentation of patient records and client interactions

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program