Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Benefits & $1K Sign-On

Willits Veterinary Hospital (Basalt); Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement

Pet care discount

Teladoc access

Job summary

Willits Veterinary Hospital - Basalt in Basalt, CO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited small animal team. You will support clinicians with hands-on patient care, client communication, and day-to-day clinic operations.

We value growth and offer strong professional development, competitive compensation, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and access to Teladoc. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Calm, efficient approach in a fast-paced clinic.
• Confidence handling pets of all sizes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Fundamental veterinary skills across lab, pharmacy, nursing, and radiology are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care with compassion.
• Support medical team to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assist with scheduling, payments, and client communications.
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Pet handling

Communication

Organization

Veterinary skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Nursing

Radiology

Job description

Willits Veterinary Hospital - Basalt in Basalt, CO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited small animal team. You will support clinicians with hands-on patient care, client communication, and day-to-day clinic operations.

We value growth and offer strong professional development, competitive compensation, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and access to Teladoc. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available.