Veterinary Room Assistant - Compassionate Care & Diagnostics

Abqpetcarehospital; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAW bonus program

Shift differential opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

HSA and FSA

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays for eligible employees

Employee pet discounts

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Riverview Animal Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Room Assistant to join our growing, AAHA-accredited practice. We offer state-of-the-art diagnostics, surgery, and wellness services across 10 doctors in a collaborative environment.

The role requires prior veterinary handling experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and manage dogs up to 130 pounds. A patient, compassionate approach is essential to support our animals and clients through exams, treatment, and

Qualifications

• Animal handling experience required.
• Compassionate care for animals.

Responsibilities

• Professional client communication and education including taking medical histories and symptoms with EMR experience.
• Answer questions after appointments and ensure patients' medications, aftercare, education, and follow-up are understood.
• Provide excellent customer service to keep both pets and clients comfortable and their needs met.
• Perform hematology, cytology, urinalysis, blood chemistry, and fecal laboratory procedures.
• Conduct diagnostic imaging, including radiographs and ultrasound.
• Restrain pets for veterinarians and nurses as needed.
• Anticipate doctors' needs for well and sick pet appointments.
• Provide compassionate care, monitor and report physical signs; assist hospitalized patients if needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Caring for animals

Job description

Riverview Animal Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Room Assistant to join our growing, AAHA-accredited practice. We offer state-of-the-art diagnostics, surgery, and wellness services across 10 doctors in a collaborative environment.

The role requires prior veterinary handling experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and manage dogs up to 130 pounds. A patient, compassionate approach is essential to support our animals and clients through exams, treatment, and