Veterinary Assistant — Specialty & Emergency Care (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms + uniform allowance

Pet care discount

Trupanion Pet Insurance

Growth opportunities

Employee referrals

401(k) with match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance provided

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners seeks a veterinary assistant to support clinical operations at our partner Specialty & Critical Care hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO. You will work under veterinarians and credentialed technicians to assist with patient care and a broad range of clinical tasks.

This onsite, full-time role offers exposure to specialty and emergency services, with shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24-hour hospital operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in veterinary/animal care or completion of a veterinary assistant training program.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals of various species.
• Strong observational skills and the ability to communicate patient changes clearly and promptly.
• Reliable, organized and collaborative attitude.
• Comfort working in a clinical environment with exposure to biological materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians with patient handling during examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments and sample collection.
• Monitor hospitalized patients for changes in condition, behavior, appetite and elimination, reporting observations promptly.
• Feed, water and exercise patients according to individual care plans as directed by the clinical team.
• Prepare patients for examination or treatment by ensuring appropriate positioning and restraints.
• Maintain accurate patient care records within the practice management system.

Skills

Animal handling

Observation skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program

Job description

Veritas Veterinary Partners seeks a veterinary assistant to support clinical operations at our partner Specialty & Critical Care hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO. You will work under veterinarians and credentialed technicians to assist with patient care and a broad range of clinical tasks.

This onsite, full-time role offers exposure to specialty and emergency services, with shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as part of a 24-hour hospital operation.