Veterinary Assistant — Compassionate Care & Career Growth

PetVet Care Centers; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Team member discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Red Rocks Animal Center in Lakewood, Colorado seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, prepare and sanitize surgery suites, restrain patients, and handle clerical duties. You will help with exams, treatments, labs, radiographs, and client communication, while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and compassionate care for every patient.

The role is full-time, on-site at Red Rocks Animal Center, with a schedule that includes weekdays

Qualifications

• Must have veterinary experience.
• Must have surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners, weigh and vital signs on arrival.
• Triage, assist with exams, treatments and medications per LVT guidance.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and restraints.
• Perform lab tests and radiographs.
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment.
• Fill prescriptions and document medications.
• Maintain medical records and cleanliness of the hospital.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Surgery experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Red Rocks Animal Center in Lakewood, Colorado seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, prepare and sanitize surgery suites, restrain patients, and handle clerical duties. You will help with exams, treatments, labs, radiographs, and client communication, while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and compassionate care for every patient.

The role is full-time, on-site at Red Rocks Animal Center, with a schedule that includes weekdays