Veterinary Assistant: Surgical Support & Client Care

Western Veterinary Partners; Falcon (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus up to $500

Job summary

For Paws Veterinary Clinic in Falcon, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care. This role offers a full-time or part-time schedule with opportunities to build a well-rounded skillset in patient care, client communication, surgical and dental support, and outpatient procedures.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates professionally, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant or related role.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and stress-free restraint.
• Experience with surgical setup and assisting.
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures.
• Strong documentation and medical records skills.
• Compassionate, professional client communication.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Provide safe patient handling and stress-free restraint.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Maintain medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Build positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces.

Skills

Animal handling

Surgical setup

Patient care

Client communication

Documentation

Job description

For Paws Veterinary Clinic in Falcon, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care. This role offers a full-time or part-time schedule with opportunities to build a well-rounded skillset in patient care, client communication, surgical and dental support, and outpatient procedures.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates professionally, and