Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet•Aurora, CO

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. It also involves maintaining medical records, preparing and cleaning surgical equipment, assisting with prescriptions and laboratory tests, supporting reception, and keeping the facility clean and well maintained. The position requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability, as well as frequent lifting, standing, walking, and stair climbing.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Ensure 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.