Veterinary Assistant

Humane Society Pikes Peak Region; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with employer matching up to 4%

Dental and vision Plans

Supplemental Group Life Insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid time off

Holidays

Direct Deposit

Personal Pet Perks

Job summary

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) in Colorado Springs is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant. You will support veterinarians, perform hands-on patient care, administer medications, and help animals recover in our shelter and surgery programs.

The role requires compassion, attention to detail, and strong teamwork to ensure high standards of treatment and welfare across thousands of animals annually.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Read, write, communicate effectively, perform basic math, and solve routine problems.
• Previous animal handling experience.
• Experience in a veterinary clinic, shelter, or animal care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and treatments.
• Safely restrain and handle animals during medical procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Calculate medication dosages accurately.
• Monitor and communicate patient status and medical concerns.
• Assist with surgical preparation, patient recovery, and post-operative care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and enter data into shelter software.
• Clean kennels and provide daily animal care.
• Restock medical and surgical supplies.
• Assist with humane euthanasia procedures when necessary.
• Collaborate with shelter staff, volunteers, and other departments.

Skills

Animal welfare passion

Compassionate & professional

Team player

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR)

Full-Time | On-Site

Make a Difference Every Day

Do you have a passion for animal welfare and a desire to be part of a team that changes lives every day?

At HSPPR, our mission is simple but powerful: HSPPR offers compassionate care to animals, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping animals receive the medical care they need while supporting a team dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the people who love them.

Whether you're assisting with surgeries, providing hands-on patient care, administering medications, or helping animals recover and heal, your work will have a direct impact on thousands of animals each year.

What You'll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll support our veterinarians and veterinary team by providing compassionate medical care and ensuring high standards of treatment for animals in our shelter and surgery programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting veterinarians during examinations and treatments
• Safely restraining and handling animals during medical procedures
• Administering medications and treatments as directed
• Calculating medication dosages accurately
• Monitoring and communicating patient status and medical concerns
• Assisting with surgical preparation, patient recovery, and post-operative care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and entering data into shelter software
• Cleaning kennels and providing daily animal care
• Restocking medical and surgical supplies
• Assisting with humane euthanasia procedures when necessary
• Working collaboratively with shelter staff, volunteers, and other departments to support positive outcomes for animals

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are:

• Passionate about animal welfare and HSPPR's mission
• Compassionate, patient, and professional when working with animals and people
• Comfortable handling animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate records
• Able to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicators who work well as part of a team

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, communicate effectively, perform basic math, and solve routine problems

Preferred:

• Previous animal handling experience
• Experience in a veterinary clinic, shelter, or animal care environment

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on role that requires:

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent lifting and moving of animals and equipment weighing 25+ pounds and occasionally 40+ pounds
• Working around animals, animal allergens, cleaning agents, and varying environmental conditions
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and crouching

Schedule

• Full-time schedule
• Regular schedule includes at least one weekend day
• Occasional evening, holiday, and additional weekend work may be required based on organizational needs

Why Join HSPPR?

At HSPPR, you're more than an employee-you're part of a mission-driven team dedicated to saving lives, strengthening the human-animal bond, and serving our community. Every day brings opportunities to make a meaningful impact through compassionate care, teamwork, and service.

If you're ready to combine your passion for animals with purposeful work, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a brighter future for animals and the people who care about them. Apply today!

** Applications close on 10/02/2026, or until position is filled **

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary
• Dental and vision Plans
• Supplemental Group Life Insurance
• Short and long term disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Direct Deposit
• Personal Pet Perks
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/.

The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.

Core Values Statements-

• Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect and compassion.
• Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
• Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.
• Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.
• Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
• Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.

As a condition of employment with HSPPR, you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.

In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position, by applying for this position, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.