Veterinary Assistant - Client-Focused Care & Team Support

Festival Animal Clinic; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $500

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

Breakroom

Job summary

Festival Animal Clinic in Centennial, Colorado is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exams and outpatient visits. You will help ensure smooth daily operations, coordinate schedules, and provide compassionate care for clients and their pets.

The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can anticipate the needs of both clients and the veterinary team while upholding high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles.
• Ability to assist with exams, technician appointments, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures.
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs.
• Radiographs and proper positioning techniques.
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room and outpatient workflow to ensure exceptional patient and client care.
• Maintaining accurate, thorough medical records and treatment documentation.
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Supporting veterinarians during outpatient procedures and treatments while providing high-quality patient care.
• Building positive relationships with clients through education, communication, and attentive service.

Skills

Safe animal handling

Basic veterinary terminology

Exam assistance

Blood draws

Patient histories & vital signs

Radiographs positioning

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Festival Animal Clinic in Centennial, Colorado is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exams and outpatient visits. You will help ensure smooth daily operations, coordinate schedules, and provide compassionate care for clients and their pets.

The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can anticipate the needs of both clients and the veterinary team while upholding high standards of patient care.