Veterinary Assistant Neurology
Job Location:
Wheat Ridge, CO - USA
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Job Summary
World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.
Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded caring professionals. If youre passionate about veterinary medicine this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic high-quality setting.
At Veritas Veterinary Partners our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas founded by Thomas Scavelli DVM DACVS is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care we bring together highly trained veterinarians technicians and teammates committed to our patients well-being.
We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.
About the job: We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our Neurology team in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital. This role supports board-certified neurologists and experienced technicians in the diagnosis treatment and ongoing care of patients with neurological this position you will play a key role in patient handling anesthesia support diagnostics and client communication. Youll assist with advanced imaging procedures surgical preparation and inpatient care for complex neurological cases such as seizures spinal cord injuries and brain disease.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with neurological patient exams and treatments
- Safely restrain and monitor patients during procedures and diagnostics
- Support anesthesia induction monitoring and recovery
- Prepare patients and equipment for MRI CT and radiographs
- Assist with spinal taps CSF collection and other specialty procedures (as trained)
- Provide inpatient care including medication administration feeding and comfort support
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding patient updates and care instructions
- Clean organize and maintain treatment areas and surgical suites
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a veterinary assistant technician assistant or animal care role preferred
- Strong handling and restraint skills with dogs and cats; exotics experience a plus
- Comfortable in a high-acuity specialty or emergency environment
- Ability to remain calm and focused with critical or neurologically impaired patients
- Basic knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and hospital flow
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn advanced procedures and specialty diagnostics
Available Schedules
- Monday through Thursday with the potential to rotate Saturdays
Salary:$19.00 - $23.00 / hour based on experience
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary based on experience
- Mental health support with Talkspace
- Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
- Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
- 401k retirement plan options with company match
- Medical vision and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
- Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
- Hospital discounts as well as Trupanion Pet Insurance
- Paid time off and time to enjoy it!
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring and so is everyone else. So what is unique about our hospital
Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine supported by both the education and training of our team members along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the advancements in veterinary this as the epicenter of our mission our culture consists of respect compassion understanding and teamwork.
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance employee learning and engagement and personal and career development; we also are committed to external community involvement which encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters city eco sustainability actions support of local businesses and law enforcement pet are not just a corporation we are an entity a living breathing growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.
Location: 10140 W 44th Ave Wheat Ridge CO 80033
Base Pay
$19 - $23 USD
Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal state and local laws we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak read and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
By providing cutting-edge resources, respecting the unique identity of each practice, and fostering knowledge sharing and fellowship among veterinary professionals, we empower and expand exceptional care.
