PetVet Care Centers' VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital
Englewood, CO, United States
$20 - $29 usd ph
On-site
Patient care and handling
Veterinary equipment operation
Medication administration and documentation
PetVet Care Centers' VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is seeking an ER Veterinary Assistant to provide compassionate care to animals while supporting veterinarians and technicians. The position requires prior experience in a veterinary environment and offers a collaborative culture with strong benefits
Job Summary
The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work.
Key responsibilities include providing compassionate care to all patients, triaging patients, performing physical exams, treatments, and administering medication as directed by licensed veterinary technicians, and performing laboratory tests and taking radiographs.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k) with discretionary contribution, team member pet discounts, and emotional wellbeing support.
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PetVet Care Centers' VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is seeking an ER Veterinary Assistant to provide compassionate care to animals while supporting veterinarians and technicians. The position requires prior experience in a veterinary environment and offers a collaborative culture with strong benefits.
Salary
$20 - $29 USD
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient care and handling
Veterinary equipment operation
Medication administration and documentation
Client communication and education
Hospital cleanliness and maintenance
Nice-to-have
Compassionate care and emotional support
Effective communication and team collaboration
Dependability and productivity
Time management and prioritization
Technical skills and continuous learning
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One or more years' experience in a veterinary environment
May consider equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience