Wellness Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is seeking a Wellness Veterinary Assistant to support our community-focused Wellness Clinics. This role is perfect for someone who is skilled in animal handling, enjoys client education, and wants to make a meaningful difference every day. At HSPPR, our mission is simple and powerful: HSPPR offers compassionate care to animals, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering. As a Wellness Veterinary Assistant, you directly support this mission by ensuring animals receive high-quality preventive care, humane handling, and professional medical support. Your work helps keep pets healthy, families together, and communities safer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of customer service experience (veterinary setting preferred)
- Prior animal handling experience preferred
- Strong communication and multitasking skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Ability to lift 25–40+ pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods
- Comfort working around animals, allergens, and cleaning chemicals
- Weekend and evening availability may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Compassionate and calm under pressure
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Confident handling animals of varying temperaments
- Comfortable discussing medical information with clients
- Committed to humane treatment and socially conscious sheltering
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during exams and surgeries
- Provide safe, low-stress animal restraint
- Prepare surgical patients and monitor recovery
- Administer treatments and fill medications as directed
- Draw blood and assist with in-house or external lab testing
- Assist with euthanasia as required
- Provide friendly, professional service to the public
- Explain medical conditions, procedures, risks, and aftercare
- Discuss program options and help clients make informed decisions
- Schedule appointments and manage intake/discharge processes
- Maintain accurate medical records and financial documentation
- Utilize shelter and scheduling software (Chameleon, Acuity)
- Restock supplies and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment
- Follow PPE and sanitation protocols to prevent disease transmission
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers
- Support safe workplace practices
- Share impactful stories and photos with the Philanthropy team to highlight lifesaving work
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary
- Dental and vision Plans
- Supplemental Group Life Insurance
- Short and long term disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Direct Deposit
- Personal Pet Perks
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
