Er Veterinary Assistant

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.

Matching Summary

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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

Work Rights

Not specified

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