Veterinary Assistant - Surgery, Dentistry & Client Care

Altitude Animal Hospital; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Altitude Animal Hospital in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across hospital care.

This is a full-time role with a 5/8 schedule and availability Monday-Saturday. Saturday shifts are scheduled 2 to 3 times per month from 8am - 12pm. Benefits include health, life, and vision insurance, 401k with match, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Proficiency in client communication and education.
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures.
• Experience with surgery setup and assisting.
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols.
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations.
• Safe, low-stress patient handling and restraint techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.

Skills

Veterinary assistant

Client communication

Exams and treatments

Surgery setup

Radiology safety

Medication administration

Low-stress handling

Job description

Altitude Animal Hospital in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across hospital care.

This is a full-time role with a 5/8 schedule and availability Monday-Saturday. Saturday shifts are scheduled 2 to 3 times per month from 8am - 12pm. Benefits include health, life, and vision insurance, 401k with match, paid time off, and more.