Veterinary Assistant - Growth, CE, and Full Benefits

North Houston Vet Ophthalmology and Animal Eye Medical & Surgical Specialists; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Career development opportunities

CE programs provided by AmeriVet at no

License reimbursement up to $1000 per年

Job summary

Westside Animal Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our high-volume, closely integrated team. The role requires 3+ years of veterinary clinical experience, plus skills in anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter placement, dental work, radiology and cytology support.

We offer a 4/10 schedule, some Saturday coverage, and a collaborative environment with strong client communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary clinical experience
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with small animals, birds, and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint for a variety of species
• Ability to perform nursing care in a hospital
• Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Dental procedure experience (scaling & polishing)
• IV catheter placement and blood draws
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical care including intubation and post-operative care
• Laboratory skills including cytology setup and interpretation
• Diagnostic experience including radiology and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a hospital setting
• Handle and restrain animals with care across species
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and post-operative care
• Place IV catheters and collect blood samples
• Perform dental cleanings (scaling and polishing)
• Operate and interpret basic radiology and ultrasound findings
• Maintain organized records and communicate with clients
• Assure overall patient and client care quality under supervision

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling & restraint

Nursing care in hospital

Communication & organization

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheter placement

Dental procedures (scaling/polishing)

Radiology (digital)

Tools

Dental equipment

Cytology setup

Ultrasound guidance ( cystocentesis )

Job description

Westside Animal Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our high-volume, closely integrated team. The role requires 3+ years of veterinary clinical experience, plus skills in anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter placement, dental work, radiology and cytology support.

We offer a 4/10 schedule, some Saturday coverage, and a collaborative environment with strong client communication and teamwork.