Wellness Veterinary Assistant

Humane Society Pikes Peak Region; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer matching up to 4%

Dental and vision plans

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Direct Deposit

Personal Pet Perks

Wellness programs

Paid sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) seeks a Wellness Veterinary Assistant to support our Wellness Clinics in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. You’ll assist veterinarians, handle animals safely, educate clients, and help maintain a compassionate, efficient clinic.

This role emphasizes preventive care, humane handling, and teamwork in a mission-driven environment. Ideal candidates have at least one year of customer service experience (vet setting preferred), strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of customer service experience (veterinary setting preferred).
• Prior animal handling experience preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lift 25–40+ pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Weekend and evening availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams and surgeries.
• Provide safe, low-stress animal restraint.
• Prepare surgical patients and monitor recovery.
• Administer treatments and fill medications as directed.
• Draw blood and assist with in-house or external lab testing.
• Assist with euthanasia as required.
• Schedule appointments and manage intake/discharge processes.
• Maintain accurate medical records and financial documentation.
• Utilize shelter and scheduling software (Chameleon, Acuity).
• Restock supplies and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chameleon

Acuity

Job description

Wellness Veterinary Assistant

Colorado Springs, CO | Veterinary Services
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR)

Are you passionate about making veterinary care accessible to the community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where compassion, teamwork, and quality medicine come together?

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is seeking a Wellness Veterinary Assistant to support our community-focused Wellness Clinics. This role is perfect for someone who is skilled in animal handling, enjoys client education, and wants to make a meaningful difference every day.

Why This Role Matters

At HSPPR, our mission is simple and powerful:

HSPPR offers compassionate care to animals, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering.

As a Wellness Veterinary Assistant, you directly support this mission by ensuring animals receive high-quality preventive care, humane handling, and professional medical support. Your work helps keep pets healthy, families together, and communities safer.

What You'll Do

You'll play a key role in delivering accessible, high-quality veterinary services through our Wellness Clinics, including:

Patient & Medical Support

• Assist veterinarians during exams and surgeries

• Provide safe, low-stress animal restraint

• Prepare surgical patients and monitor recovery

• Administer treatments and fill medications as directed

• Draw blood and assist with in-house or external lab testing

• Assist with euthanasia as required

Client Care & Education

• Provide friendly, professional service to the public

• Explain medical conditions, procedures, risks, and aftercare

• Discuss program options and help clients make informed decisions

• Schedule appointments and manage intake/discharge processes

Records & Operations

• Maintain accurate medical records and financial documentation

• Utilize shelter and scheduling software (Chameleon, Acuity)

• Restock supplies and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment

• Follow PPE and sanitation protocols to prevent disease transmission

Team & Community Engagement

• Collaborate with staff and volunteers

• Support safe workplace practices

• Share impactful stories and photos with the Philanthropy team to highlight lifesaving work

This position is based at our Pueblo or Colorado Springs Wellness Clinic and may assist at either shelter location as needed.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of customer service experience (veterinary setting preferred)
• Prior animal handling experience preferred
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to lift 25–40+ pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods
• Comfort working around animals, allergens, and cleaning chemicals

Weekend and evening availability may be required.

The Ideal Candidate

You are:

• Compassionate and calm under pressure
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Confident handling animals of varying temperaments
• Comfortable discussing medical information with clients
• Committed to humane treatment and socially conscious sheltering

What You'll Gain

• The opportunity to make veterinary care more accessible in your community
• Hands-on medical experience in a mission-driven environment
• A collaborative team dedicated to lifesaving work
• The chance to see the direct impact of your work on animals and families

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance ~~ 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary ~~ Dental and vision Plans ~~ Supplemental Group Life Insurance ~~ Short and long term disability Insurance ~~ Paid time off ~~ Holidays ~~ Direct Deposit ~~ Personal Pet Perks ~~ Wellness Programs ~~ Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/.

The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.

Core Values Statements-

• Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect and compassion.
• Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
• Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.
• Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.
• Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
• Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.

As a condition of employment with HSPPR, you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.

In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position, by applying for this position, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.