Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary clinic as a full-time Veterinary Assistant, where you will provide essential care for pets in emergency and specialty departments. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters growth, offers comprehensive benefits, and values your contributions to animal health and client education.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Scholarship and student loan programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical veterinary experience.
• Experience in Emergency and Critical Care or Specialty medicine preferred.
• Knowledge of common disease processes and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state regulations.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns.

Skills

Clinical veterinary experience

Strong medical math skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical proficiency

Job description

Veterinary Assistants - Emergency

Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists

Windsor, CO

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists invest heavily in our teams' growth and development. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Royal Vista Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a full-time Veterinary Assistant to their team! We are hiring for our emergency and specialty departments.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and treatments.
• Assist in maintaining medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow protocols, and keep treatment areas clean and organized.
• Support and mentor fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical veterinary experience.
• Experience in Emergency and Critical Care or Specialty medicine preferred.
• Knowledge of common disease processes and treatments.
• Strong medical math skills, including calculating fluid rates and drug infusions.
• Ability to obtain vital signs and interpret clinical signs.
• Experience with digital radiography.
• Assist in surgeries and post-operative care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and excellent communication skills.
• Technical proficiency and commitment to a stress-free environment.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced setting.

You’ll Grow with Us

Grow your career through access to learning programs, including ThriveU courses, leadership workshops, and a program on running a pet hospital. Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation through our distance learning program, with scholarship and tuition reimbursement opportunities. With numerous locations nationwide, you can find a setting that fits your career goals.

Benefits – our care in action

Our benefits support your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Paid time off, parental leave, bereavement, and pet adoption leave.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, and health savings accounts.
• Pet perks, discounts, and free exams.
• Support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health services.
• 401k with employer contribution.
• Continuing education support.
• Scholarship and student loan programs.
• And much more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, starting at $17-24/hour. The actual rate will consider your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.