Veterinary Surgical and Client Care Assistant

Midtown Veterinary Medical Center; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Uniform allowance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Midtown Veterinary Medical Center in Fort Collins, CO seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support doctors across exams, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient care. The role emphasizes safe handling, client education, and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinic.

You will build a well-rounded skillset in patient care, client communication, surgical support, and outpatient procedures while contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Safe animal handling and stress-free restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes.
• Client communication and education.
• Assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures.
• Experience with radiographs and positioning.
• Assist with surgery setup and anesthesia monitoring.
• Experience collecting patient histories and weights and vital signs.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and low-stress 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
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Safe animal handling

Client communication

Exam/treatment support

Radiographs

Surgery setup

Anesthesia monitoring

Vital signs

Medical records

Job description

Midtown Veterinary Medical Center in Fort Collins, CO seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support doctors across exams, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient care. The role emphasizes safe handling, client education, and high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinic.

You will build a well-rounded skillset in patient care, client communication, surgical support, and outpatient procedures while contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional service.