Veterinary Assistant: Multispecies Care & Surgery

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $500

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

SouthPark Animal Clinic in Littleton, Colorado, seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support client and patient care across exams, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of veterinary assistant experience, strong animal handling, client communication, and recordkeeping; you will assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, surgeries, and dental prophylaxis while keeping rooms prepared and organized.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant role.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and stress-free restraint.
• Strong client communication and education skills.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles.
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures.
• Ability to assist in surgical procedures and dental prophylaxis.
• Experience collecting patient histories and vital signs.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, procedures, and dentistry.
• Providing safe handling and restraint for outpatient and procedural care.
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Reviewing treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly.
• Building positive client relationships through education and service.
• Maintaining organized exam rooms and treatment spaces.

Skills

Safe animal handling

Client communication

Veterinary terminology

Exams assistance

Blood draws

Outpatient procedures

Surgical assistance

Dental prophy support

Medical records

Job description

SouthPark Animal Clinic in Littleton, Colorado, seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support client and patient care across exams, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of veterinary assistant experience, strong animal handling, client communication, and recordkeeping; you will assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, surgeries, and dental prophylaxis while keeping rooms prepared and organized.