Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet, LLC • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the team at Dugan's Veterinary Hospital. The role supports veterinarians in providing compassionate nursing care and helps ensure clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable. The assistant also maintains medical records, supports prescriptions and client instructions, assists with front-desk procedures, performs laboratory tests, and helps keep the facility and equipment clean and prepared.

The position requires at least one year of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant and a high school diploma. It involves frequent lifting, standing, walking, and stair climbing, as well as handling and restraining animals. The work environment includes exposure to disinfectant and sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and animal excretions.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma.
• Friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented demeanor.
• Self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, and climb stairs.
• Able to work on a computer system and use a multi-line telephone.
• Able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Able to work around disinfectant and sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and animal excretions.
• Comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Help clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
• Assist veterinarians in providing compassionate nursing care.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Fill prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explain prescription directions.
• Assist receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and provide telephone support.
• Perform various laboratory tests.
• Keep facilities clean and well maintained.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time health benefits
• 401(k)
• Discounted pet insurance
• Access to earned wages through DailyPay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED