Veterinary Assistant — Patient Care & Surgical Support with Benefits

Destination Pet, LLC; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet, LLC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for Dugan's Veterinary Hospital in Aurora, CO. The role supports veterinarians, handles nursing tasks, and maintains medical records. Evening, weekend and holiday availability is required.

Expect to work with and lift animals, and to use computer systems and a multi-line phone setup as part of a busy clinic environment. We offer full-time health benefits, 401k, and discounted pet insurance with daily wage access through DailyPay.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
• Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.
• Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.
• Performing various laboratory tests.
• Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Client communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Multi-line telephone

Job description

Destination Pet, LLC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for Dugan's Veterinary Hospital in Aurora, CO. The role supports veterinarians, handles nursing tasks, and maintains medical records. Evening, weekend and holiday availability is required.

Expect to work with and lift animals, and to use computer systems and a multi-line phone setup as part of a busy clinic environment. We offer full-time health benefits, 401k, and discounted pet insurance with daily wage access through DailyPay.