Veterinary Assistant

About the position

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Requirements

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting, carrying and restraining animals
• Should be able to lift 40lbs on own
• Walks or stands for extended periods of time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members

Nice-to-haves

• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off (including sick time)
• Paid sick and safe leave for eligible employees in Colorado
• Public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act