Veterinary Assistant

5280 Veterinary Care

Denver, Colorado, United States
Base: $22-$23ph based on experience; bonus/equity:...
On-site
2+ years veterinary assistant experience
Animal handling and restraint skills
Sterilization of medical equipment
The role involves assisting veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries while ensuring the best possible care for each animal

Job Summary

  • The role involves assisting veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries while ensuring the best possible care for each animal.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and an employee pet discount.
  • The position requires a rotating schedule that includes late shifts on Mondays or Thursdays and alternating Saturdays.

Matching Summary

The role involves assisting veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries while ensuring the best possible care for each animal.

Salary

Base: $22-$23/hr based on experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, pet discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2+ years veterinary assistant experience
  • Animal handling and restraint skills
  • Sterilization of medical equipment
  • Basic laboratory testing procedures
  • Medication administration under supervision

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiastic and reliable attitude
  • Strong customer service communication
  • Compassionate approach to animals
  • Team collaboration mindset
  • Commitment to high care standards

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience
  • Technical know-how in disinfection and diagnostics
  • Physical ability to handle animals safely

Work Rights

Not specified

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