Veterinary Assistant

Humane Colorado • Denver, CO

2d

About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant supports the shelter veterinary services team in providing medical care and treatment to animals and exceptional customer service to patrons. Humane Colorado is a community-based animal welfare organization that cares for more than 20,000 homeless pets and horses each year across four facilities. The position works with employees throughout the organization and may interact with the general public and business partners. Communication is conducted face to face, by telephone, and electronically, and is expected to be clear, cooperative, professional, and respectful. The role is scheduled for four 10-hour shifts. Compensation is $20.60–$21.52 per hour, with starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity. The posting remains open until filled, with a minimum posting period of five days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional experience in animal welfare or working with animals.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds, with reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a veterinary clinic or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of current veterinary practices.
• Veterinary assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and veterinarians with medical and surgical procedures.
• Administer medications to shelter animals as directed.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain surgical and medical areas.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Handle and move animals before and after medical procedures, restraining them as needed.
• Enter data to update animal records.
• Perform clinic reception duties, including answering calls, greeting and assisting patrons, scheduling appointments, and filling prescription orders.
• Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
• Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
• Assist with induction and preparation of animals for surgery.
• Recover animals from surgery and teach staff, volunteers, and interns how to perform the task.
• Identify, assist with, and perform sample diagnostic testing as directed.
• Support a positive team environment, address conflict directly, and appropriately express concerns.
• Interact and collaborate with employees at all organizational levels and communicate professionally with patrons and other contacts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid sick time.
• Sabbatical.
• Holiday pay.
• Employee discounts.
• Discounted pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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