Veterinary Technician Assistant

United Veterinary Care; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K with company match

Health insurance through UnitedHealth

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Fertility & Family Building Support

Team member discounts

Paid PTO

Job summary

Colorado Canine Orthopedics is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant – Surgery to join our team. You will support veterinarians and technicians, help with x-rays, restraints, and bloodwork, and contribute to sterile surgical prep and post-op care.

This is a full-time role with four 10-hour shifts, including Saturdays, offering growth and hands-on training in advanced nursing skills. We promote education and mentorship in a collaborative environment, with benefits and a strong team-focused

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.
• Proficient attendance.
• Proficient time management, ability to solve problems, learn, and handle multiple tasks.
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude.
• Motivated and driven to learn and grow skills and knowledgebase.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care; advocate for patients
• Assist doctors and technicians during patient treatments and procedures including x-rays, restraint for exams and IV catheters, running bloodwork
• Basic animal husbandry and care
• Cleaning, laundry, and kennel maintenance
• Maintaining surgical suite and equipment before, during and after surgery
• Maintaining and understanding the sterility of equipment
• Constantly advance your knowledge base and skill set
• Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members

Skills

Communication skills

Attendance

Time management

Team player

Learning mindset

Job description

Position at Colorado Canine Orthopedics

Veterinary Technician Assistant – Surgery

If you are looking to begin your career path in the veterinary care field, joining the team at Colorado Canine Orthopedics will allow you to do just that. Our Veterinary Technician Assistants are a vital part of our team; working closely with the technicians and doctors to ensure that each patient receives the highest quality of care. Come thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession, with opportunities to be mentored and trained on advanced nursing skills as you grow.

Description

Position at Colorado Canine Orthopedics

Veterinary Technician Assistant – Surgery

If you are looking to begin your career path in the veterinary care field, joining the team at Colorado Canine Orthopedics will allow you to do just that. Our Veterinary Technician Assistants are a vital part of our team; working closely with the technicians and doctors to ensure that each patient receives the highest quality of care. Come thrive in an environment that encourages education and continued growth within the profession, with opportunities to be mentored and trained on advanced nursing skills as you grow.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure exceptional veterinary care; advocate for patients
• Assist doctors and technicians during patient treatments and procedures including x-rays, restraint for exams and IV catheters, running bloodwork
• Basic animal husbandry and care
• Cleaning, laundry, and kennel maintenance
• Maintaining surgical suite and equipment before, during and after surgery
• Maintaining and understanding the sterility of equipment
• Constantly advance your knowledge base and skill set
• Willingness to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• Proficient attendance
• Proficient time management, ability to solve problems, learn, and handle multiple tasks
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude.
• Motivated and driven to learn and grow skills and knowledgebase

Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 50 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.

Benefits and Perks

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• United Healthcare Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability options
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid PTO

Pay

$16-$18 per hour

Job Type

Full time, four 10-hour shifts (including Saturday’s) Job will be posted until filled

Colorado Canine Orthopedics is a progressive, state-of-the-art, small animal, orthopedic hospital specializing in ACL repair, fractures, joint replacements, arthroscopy, and neurosurgery. Our practice includes 6 orthopedic surgeons, approximately 45 other team members and is the largest orthopedic surgical practice in this region of the country.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital.

United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

To be considered for this position, in addition to submitting your resume, we would like to hear from you about why the position interests you, and how your skills and experience would add value to our team.