Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet discounts

Mental health support (Talkspace)

CE allowance & PTO

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners is hiring Veterinary Assistants for Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, a 24/7/365 practice staffed by board-certified specialists. The role covers patient care, exams, diagnostics, and client education in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Base pay ranges from $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, with a four 10-hour shift schedule Monday through Friday. Perks include pet discounts, mental health support, CE allowances, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Basic understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring.
• Process laboratory specimens.
• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Understanding of normal vs abnormal physiologic ranges.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with Ophthalmologic exams.
• Help DVMs and Techs with specialized diagnostic procedures.
• Obtain Intraocular pressures.
• Measure blood pressure using Doppler.
• Document history and updates in medical records.
• Assist with anesthetic and sedated procedures.
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets.
• Take radiographs and obtain/prepare blood samples for diagnostic testing.
• Provide client education on home care.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Anesthetic monitoring

Laboratory specimen processing

Anatomy & physiology

Client communication

Team collaboration

Integrity & honesty

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, open 24/7/365 and 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

Veterinary Assistants at WRAH are responsible for a variety of tasks related to customer service and patient care within the veterinary practice. In addition to veterinary technician skills such as patient restraint, administering medications, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy, assistants in the Ophthalmology department will be responsible for the following:

• Assisting with Ophthalmologic exams
• Helping DVMs and Techs with specialized diagnostic procedures
• Obtaining Intraocular pressures
• Measuring blood pressure using Doppler
• Documenting history and updates in medical records
• Assist DVMs and Techs with anesthetic and sedated procedures
• Maintain accurate treatment sheets
• Take radiographs and obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Provide client education on a wide range of at home care

What You Will Bring

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant
• Basic understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring
• Process laboratory specimens
• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Understanding of normal vs abnormal physiologic ranges
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Schedule

Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts

$19.00 - $23.00 per hour for veterinary technicians based on experience

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Pet Discounts
• 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!

Why Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital?

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

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.