Veterinary Assistant

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile Veterinary Assistant who enjoys variety and wants to continue building a well-rounded skill set across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. Our diverse caseload includes dogs, cats, reptiles, avian patients, and other pocket pets, providing the opportunity to gain valuable experience caring for a wide range of species.

We are looking for a dependable, motivated team member who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities with confidence, anticipates the needs of the team, and communicates professionally. The ideal candidate takes pride in providing exceptional support and compassionate care throughout every stage of the patient experience.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

About Western Veterinary Partners, LLC

Why choose VetCare Animal Hospital?

Located in Denver, CO, VetCare Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care. Our team of five veterinarians sees a diverse range of species, including dogs, cats, pocket pets, avian patients, and reptiles, creating a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment.

We provide a wide range of services, including wellness care, dentistry, surgery, and ongoing management of chronic conditions. Our practice also partners with a board-certified veterinary surgeon to perform orthopedic procedures in-house, providing opportunities to be involved in advanced surgical cases while delivering exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• VetCare Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant

• to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.
• Supporting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and low-stress restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures

Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation

• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces
• Safe animal handling and low-stress restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Radiology and positioning
• Experience with pocket pets, reptiles, and avian preferred but not required

Requirements

• Weekend availability is occasionally needed to support coverage, though weekend shifts are infrequent.
• 3+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant required
• Ability to assist in surgical procedures

Pay

• 20 - $24 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting.
• Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• $20
• $24 USD

Benefits

• Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

Personal pet discount

• *Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
• The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location.
• A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.
• Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

position, with a

4/10

schedule and availability needed

Monday-Thursday.

Posting Date: 09/01/26

• The application deadline is at least 5 days after the posting date.
• How to apply: Please click the "apply" link provided on the job posting platform.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.