Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Westside Animal Hospital
About The Position
Westside Animal Hospital is a long-standing small animal hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with seven doctors and a high-volume, highly efficient team. The hospital serves a deeply loyal clientele and uses associates to the highest level of their skills. The hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide clinical and nursing support for small animals and birds and their owners. The role includes animal handling and restraint, nursing care, dental procedures, IV catheter placement and blood draws, anesthesia monitoring and surgical support, laboratory work, and diagnostic procedures, along with other Veterinary Assistant duties allowable by law. The position pays $19–$22 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location. The schedule is 4/10, with some Saturday coverage required. Hospital hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. The location is 1603 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of veterinary clinical experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
- Knowledge of industry tools and equipment.
- Passion for working with small animals, birds, and their owners.
- Experience with proper animal handling and restraint for a variety of species.
- Ability to perform nursing care in a hospital.
- Solid understanding of animal behavior and healthcare.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Experience with dental procedures, including scaling and polishing.
- Skill in IV catheter placement and all blood draws.
- Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience, including intubation, monitoring, pre-operative care, and post-operative care.
- Laboratory skills, including cytology setup and interpretation.
- Diagnostic experience, including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care in a hospital setting.
- Handle and restrain a variety of species appropriately.
- Perform dental procedures, including scaling and polishing.
- Place IV catheters and perform blood draws.
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgery, including intubation, pre-operative care, monitoring, and post-operative care.
- Perform laboratory work, including cytology setup and interpretation.
- Perform diagnostic procedures, including digital radiology, dental radiology, and ultrasound-guided cystocentesis.
- Carry out other Veterinary Assistant duties as allowable by law.
Benefits
- Referral program with paid referral rewards.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- AmeriVet CE programs at no cost.
- Continuing education allowance and license reimbursement up to $1,000 per year.
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
- Performance bonuses.
- 401(k) matching.
- Student loan assistance.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
