Veterinary Assistant - Neurology New Wheat Ridge, CO

Veritasvetpartners; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talkspace mental health support

CE allowance and PTO

401k with company match

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

6 weeks parental leave

Hospital discounts and pet insurance

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join its Neurology team in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital. You will support board-certified neurologists and experienced technicians in diagnosis, treatment, and care of neurological patients.

You will assist with advanced imaging procedures, anesthesia support, and inpatient care for complex cases such as seizures and spinal injuries.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary assistant or technician role preferred.
• Strong handling and restraint skills with dogs and cats; exotics experience a plus.
• Comfortable in a high-acuity, specialty or emergency environment.
• Ability to remain calm with neurologically impaired patients.
• Basic knowledge of veterinary terminology and hospital flow.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn advanced procedures and specialty diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with neurological patient exams and treatments.
• Safely restrain and monitor patients during procedures and diagnostics.
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Prepare patients and equipment for MRI, CT, and radiographs.
• Assist with spinal taps, CSF collection, and other specialty procedures (as trained).
• Provide inpatient care including medication administration, feeding, and comfort support.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding patient updates and care instructions.
• Clean, organize, and maintain treatment areas and surgical suites.

Skills

Handling & restraint

Emergency environment

Communication & teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

About the job : We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our Neurology team in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital. This role supports board-certified neurologists and experienced technicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of patients with neurological conditions. In this position, you will play a key role in patient handling, anesthesia support, diagnostics, and client communication. You’ll assist with advanced imaging procedures, surgical preparation, and inpatient care for complex neurological cases such as seizures, spinal cord injuries, and brain disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with neurological patient exams and treatments
• Safely restrain and monitor patients during procedures and diagnostics
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Prepare patients and equipment for MRI, CT, and radiographs
• Assist with spinal taps, CSF collection, and other specialty procedures (as trained)
• Provide inpatient care including medication administration, feeding, and comfort support
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding patient updates and care instructions
• Clean, organize, and maintain treatment areas and surgical suites

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary assistant, technician assistant, or animal care role preferred
• Strong handling and restraint skills with dogs and cats; exotics experience a plus
• Comfortable in a high-acuity, specialty or emergency environment
• Ability to remain calm and focused with critical or neurologically impaired patients
• Basic knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and hospital flow
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn advanced procedures and specialty diagnostics

Compensation & Schedule

• $19.00 - $23.00 / hour based on experience
• Four 10-hour shifts, may include one weekend day
• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Hospital discounts as well as Trupanion Pet Insurance
• Paid time off and time to enjoy it!

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring… and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?

Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine, supported by both the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the advancements in veterinary medicine.With this as the epicenter of our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement and personal and career development; we also are committed to external community involvement, which encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco sustainability actions, support of local businesses and law enforcement pet care.We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.

Location: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Base Pay

$19 - $23 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.