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Veterinary Assistant at 5280 Veterinary Care | LAYIQ

What You'll Do

Assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians during appointments, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures
Safely and compassionately restrain patients for examinations and procedures
Prepare exam rooms and surgical suites while maintaining exceptional cleanliness and sterilization standards
Collect laboratory samples including blood, urine, and fecal specimens
Administer medications and vaccines under veterinarian supervision
Take and process diagnostic radiographs
Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
Educate clients on treatments, medications, and follow-up care
Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team
Help maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked hospital
Work collaboratively to create a positive experience for both clients and patients

What We're Looking For

Minimum of 2 years of recent veterinary assistant experience (required)
Recent, hands-on experience assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with dental procedures is required, including dental radiography, ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and maintaining proper dental workflow.
Strong patient handling and restraint skills.
Experience with laboratory sample collection, diagnostic radiology, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical assistance.
Excellent communication and client service skills.
Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
A personal and professional commitment to providing gold-standard patient care, with exceptional attention to detail in every aspect of your work.
A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
Passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and delivering an outstanding client and patient experience.
Why 5280 Veterinary Care?
Our culture is just as important as the medicine we practice. We're an inclusive, forward-thinking team that values kindness, accountability, collaboration, and exceptional client education. We believe informed pet owners make the best partners in their pet's care, and we're committed to helping every client understand the "why" behind our recommendations.
We're equally committed to our team. We believe investing in our people creates better medicine, and we're proud that many of our team members have chosen to build long-term careers with us. Our staff longevity reflects the supportive culture we've created, the high standards we hold ourselves to, and the genuine care we have for one another.
Our loyal clients have honored us with Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave awards every year from 2022–2025, a Top 3 Best of Mile High finish in 2024, and the 2025 Colorado Companies to Watch – Caring for Colorado Award. We're incredibly proud of what we've built and are looking for a Veterinary Assistant who shares our passion for gold-standard medicine and is excited to help shape what's next.

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