Er Veterinary Assistant

Animal Urgent Care has an immediate opening for a Veterinary Assistant. We are a small (but mighty!) emergency hospital in West Arvada operating out of a beautiful facility. Our team is an incredibly unique mix of personalities, many of us "lifers" who love our practice, love our crew, and are proud of what we have created. We have not recently lost anyone from the team, but rather are looking to increase our support to make the job less trenuous for current team members.

All of the usual descriptors apply: great equipment, great clients, many dollars, yada yada.

What makes us different? A few things: we are appreciated and celebrated as professionals and people. Our managers have created an in-house therapy program just for our team. Two days a week, we have a counselor on-site to talk to us about what's tough right now. We also have a very democratic process for making changes to our hospital. Our feedback is sought out, valued, and often put into action. We are treated as individuals, not shoved into a box of "what has always been done." The schedule is written with people, not robots, in mind. We are paid well, and we are compensated in many other ways, too. Our leadership team plays a supportive, not authoritative role in our work lives. In fact, they despise micro-managing, and celebrate our abilities to problem-solve creatively whenever the opportunity is presented.

As would be expected, we are incredibly picky about who joins our family. The right person for us will possess resiliency, a passion for teamwork, a willingness to advance themselves professionally and personally, excellent emotional intelligence, a quirky sense of humor, and many more of the characteristics we find desirable. Our current successful assistants are timely, professional, self-motivated, and friendly. The candidate will divide their time between hospital cleaning and assisting technicians and doctors with patient care. We expect Veterinary Assistants to prioritize their responsibilities, maintain an active and engaged presence, and demonstrate flexibility in assisting with various tasks outside their regular duties. Our ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule and will be willing to work some holidays.

Responsibilities of a Veterinary Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Safe patient handling and restraint
• Frequently required to lift 50 pounds and assists in lifting over 50 pounds
• Proper nursing and patient care
• Cleaning and maintaining all areas of the hospital
• Inventory counting and stocking of all supplies used in hospital
• Read and write in the English language
• Communicating with staff and clients
• Performing basic technical skills
• Primary computer and phone knowledge

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or related field is preferred.
• Stong attention to detail and adherence to protocols.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for animal care and dedication to providing outstanding service.

Join our team at Animal Urgent Care and make significant impact on animal wellness.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Tell us why you are interested in working in an emergency veterinary setting.

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person