Veterinary Assistant - Growth, Benefits & Stock Ownership

Suveto; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

401K with match up to 4%

VSOP grants

Stock ownership plan

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Laurel Veterinary Clinic in Broomfield, CO, part of the Suveto network, seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced hospital setting. Expect compassionate care, client service, and strong teamwork in a gold-standard patient experience.

The role requires excellent communication, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a love for animals; on-site work with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or similar setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist in appointments with doctors.
• Take history from client. Perform physical assessments and record observations legibly in medical record.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow up.
• Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture to collect blood samples, perform in house laboratory tests, and prepare all forms to be sent to outside labs, call owner with results as requested by veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor all nursing care as requested by veterinarian for patients admitted to hospital, including medications (all routes) and monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients to hospital by following all admission and discharge protocols. Educate clients on admit/discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards and other areas as requested.
• Must have proficient knowledge of practice software for dispensing veterinarian approved medication, patient food, printing treatment sheets, discharge instructions, cage card labels, x ray and lab labels, recording communication with client and doctors, and others as directed by veterinarian.
• Must have clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Animal care knowledge

Compassionate nature

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Laurel Veterinary Clinic in Broomfield, CO, part of the Suveto network, seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced hospital setting. Expect compassionate care, client service, and strong teamwork in a gold-standard patient experience.

The role requires excellent communication, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a love for animals; on-site work with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.