Veterinary Assistant Shelter Veterinary Services
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 20 - 20
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot For over 115 years Humane Colorado has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the region we care for more than 20000 homeless pets and horses each year at our four facilities and are a national model in animal welfare. If you work well with people too join our team and help us provide that voice.
Purpose of Position: Assist the shelter veterinary services team in providing medical care and treatment for animals and exceptional customer service to patrons.
Responsibilities
- Assist technicians and veterinarians in the performance of medical and surgical procedures.
- Administer medications as directed to shelter animals.
- Clean disinfect and maintain surgical and medical areas.
- Maintain medical equipment and supplies.
- Handle and move animals prior to and following medical procedures restraining animals as needed.
- Perform data entry to update animal records.
- Perform clinic reception duties including handling incoming phone calls greeting and assisting patrons scheduling appointments and filling prescription orders.
- Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
- Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
- Assist in the induction and preparation of animals for surgery.
- Recover animals from surgery and teach other staff volunteers and interns on how to perform the task.
- Identify assist with and be able to perform sample diagnostic testing as directed.
- Perform clinic reception duties including handling incoming phone calls greeting and assisting patrons scheduling appointments and filling prescription orders.
- Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
- Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
People Care
People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face telephone and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear understandable cooperative professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment directly address conflict and appropriately express concerns.
Competencies
Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge skills abilities attitudes and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.
Organizational Key Competencies
- Job Knowledge
- Productivity / Efficiency
- Quality / Excellence
- Adapting to Change
- Dependability and Integrity
- People Care
Position Key Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Conflict Management
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
- Volunteers
Travel
- This position may require travel to different work sites
Full-Time Benefits Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.
- Benefits (medical dental and vision)
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Time
- Sabbatical
- Holiday Pay
- Employee discounts
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- and more!
Compensation: $20.00 - $20.90 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market experience and equity)
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
Handle and restrain animals of various sizes weights and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals fumes dust animal dander and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending stooping standing climbing stairs and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on November 6 2025.
Position Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to work in a team environment
- High attention to detail
Required
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience: Professional experience in animal welfare/ working with animals
Desired
- Experience working in a veterinary clinic or similar environment
- Working knowledge of current veterinary practices
- Veterinary assistant certification
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Basic Math
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Pet Care
- Medical Imaging
- Medication Administration
About Company
Humane Colorado is a full-service shelter offering adoptions, pet admissions, lost-and-found services, euthanasia services, and humane education opportunities for the public. Our centers are open to all pets in need.
