Veterinary Assistant - Neurology

Veritas Veterinary Partners • Wheat Ridge, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join the Neurology team at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital. The position supports board-certified neurologists and experienced technicians in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients with neurological conditions. The assistant contributes to patient handling, anesthesia support, diagnostics, and client communication, and assists with advanced imaging, surgical preparation, and inpatient care for complex cases such as seizures, spinal cord injuries, and brain disease.

The role offers four 10-hour shifts, which may include one weekend day. Compensation is $19.00–$23.00 per hour based on experience. The hospital describes a culture centered on compassionate patient care, respect, understanding, and teamwork, with support for work-life balance, learning, engagement, and personal and career development. The position is based at 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a veterinary assistant, technician assistant, or animal care role is preferred.
• Strong handling and restraint skills with dogs and cats.
• Comfort working in a high-acuity specialty or emergency environment.
• Ability to remain calm and focused with critical or neurologically impaired patients.
• Basic knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and hospital flow.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn advanced procedures and specialty diagnostics.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Exotics experience is a plus.
• Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with neurological patient exams and treatments.
• Safely restrain and monitor patients during procedures and diagnostics.
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Prepare patients and equipment for MRI, CT, and radiographs.
• Assist with spinal taps, CSF collection, and other specialty procedures as trained.
• Provide inpatient care, including medication administration, feeding, and comfort support.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about patient updates and care instructions.
• Clean, organize, and maintain treatment areas and surgical suites.

Benefits

• Mental health support with Talkspace.
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO.
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees.
• 401(k) retirement plan options with company match.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options; some plans may be paid up to 100%.
• Basic life insurance and other voluntary insurance options for full-time team members.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave for full-time team members.
• Hospital discounts and Trupanion pet insurance.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed