Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Westside Animal Hospital

AmeriVet • Colorado Springs, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Westside Animal Hospital is a long-standing, high-volume small-animal hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with seven doctors and a loyal clientele. The hospital is hiring an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join its collaborative team. The role supports small-animal and bird patients and their owners, providing clinical and nursing care and assisting with dental procedures, laboratory work, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and surgery. The schedule is 4/10, with some Saturday coverage required. The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Salary is $19–$22 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, licensure, and location.

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.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Dental procedure experience, including scaling and polishing.
• Skill in IV catheter placement and blood draws.
• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical experience, including intubation, monitoring, and pre- 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 animal species appropriately.
• Perform dental procedures, including scaling and polishing.
• Place IV catheters and perform blood draws.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgery, including intubation and pre- 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 allowed by law.

Benefits

• Employee referral program.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Continuing education 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, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental health resources.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Supportive, collaborative environment.

What This Job Offers

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