PT Veterinary Assistant

Pet Vet Care Centers' Red Rocks Animal Center is currently seeking a PT Veterinary Assistant to join their team.

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. Our culture of care supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

The veterinary assistant provides support to veterinarians and technicians by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising, and grooming patients; preparing and sanitizing surgery suites; restraining and handling patients; and performing clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and owners, show them to the examination room, and record the patient’s weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Assist with triage, physical exams, treatments, and medication administration under a licensed veterinary technician (LVT)
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration and patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment (EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, etc.)
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, and maintain proper documentation and control of drugs
• Feed patients as prescribed or requested, record appetites, and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate politely with clients and ensure they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medication plans
• Maintain daily hospital cleanliness—clean equipment, kennels, and facilities; use chemicals safely; complete laundry
• Bath and care for overnight patients; ensure clean, groomed release
• Adhere to hospital safety and wellness regulations
• Follow oral and written directions accurately
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up regularly; full-time presence is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services; support the organization
• Respond promptly and respectfully to directions from the DVM or LVT
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager, including specialty area tasks (e.g., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology neu, internal medicine)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year of experience in a veterinary environment performing duties of this position
• Current knowledge of hospital procedures, policies, and services; client and patient treatment protocols; hospital computer systems; and standard procedures and terminology used in a veterinary hospital
• Knowledge of controlling hygiene, anesthesia, and zoonotic disease safety
• Ability to restrain animals, fill prescriptions, and monitor sedation procedures
• Ability to work with sick animals, hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, and unpleasant odors
• Flexible scheduling and ability to work weekends and holidays
• Physical stamina for lifting or carrying moderately heavy patients (up to 50 lb) and constant motion; may involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

• Compassionate rapport building and emotional support
• Patient restraint and safety judgment with precautionary steps
• Effective communication methods
• Team orientation and cooperative task completion
• Dependability and responsibility in job task completion
• Sanitation and sterilization policy adherence
• High energy and productivity with quick task completion
• Time management and prioritization
• Technical skill development and up‑to‑date knowledge in the field
• Equipment operation checks and maintenance

• Monday - OFF
• Tuesday - 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Thursday - 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Friday - OFF
• Saturday - OFF

Pay Range: $19.73 – $24.16 USD

Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.

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