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Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners
Denver, CO
Source: Veterinary Practice Partners careers · View original posting
- Pay
- $22 — $24 USD per hour
Employer job description
From Veterinary Practice Partners's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Animal Health Care Denver is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission to provide progressive, high-quality, compassionate medical and surgical care for your canine and feline family members, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
All the benefits you deserve— medical, dental, vision, retirement for full-time employees
Paid time off.
Take the time you need to recharge.
401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
Employee pet discounts!
Because we know your pets are family, too.
No evening or weekend hours!
Compensation
Salary:
$22.00 - $24.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
S chedule
: Open availability needed. Shifts will be 7:30a-5:30p or 8a-6p M-F and 8:30-5 on Saturdays. 4x10 hour shifts. Need to be able to work two Saturdays a month - rotating schedule
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian