ER Veterinary Assistant
Animal Urgent Care Animal Urgent Care Commerce City, CO Commerce City, CO Part-time Full-time Part-time Full-time $18 - $21 an hour $18 - $21 an hour Animal Urgent Care is currently hiring for our brand new hospital located at 120th and Chambers in the Brighton/Commerce City area.
We have an excellent reputation among our veterinary communities in Arvada and Denver, and cannot wait to benefit our new local community.
There are all the normal perks to working in ER - great pay, plenty of recharge time away from work, excellent medicine and equipment, and the purpose that drives us every day.
In many ways, we are what some people might consider unique, though.
We are a highly democratic bunch and strive to involve all team members in big (and small) decisions.
Our leadership team is comprised of people with experience working on the floor in an ER, and it shows.
The current teams in Arvada and Park Hill are comprised of a lot of long-time, loyal teammates who share not only a vision for the practice, but values that allow us to work together in a way that does not allow for workplace cruelty, gossip, or self-centeredness.
To put it bluntly:
the mean girls don't last if they make it on board at all.
Our goal is to have a happy, healthy, growth-focused group of people who support one another through the trials and tribulations of working in ER veterinary medicine.
We are looking to add teammates to our Northeast hospital from all levels of experience, but they simply must possess the soft skills that support our value system.
Our Team Agreements are as follows:
We are in this together Celebrate 7 positives per negative Respect & help each other, regardless of position Collaborative task allocation/share responsibility Meet people where they are Seek understanding Go to the source with concerns Understand their view Be open to giving and receiving feedback Use what questions Give recognition & acknowledgement Speak from the I Ask for what you want and need Check in with each other Assume positive intentions Pause/ground/ center/choose your reaction Give everyone the benefit of the doubt Treat everyone as you want to be treated Utilize Accountability parameters (below) Say, I'm sorry.
Take responsibility Accept your role Learn from it Listen Acknowledge Tell the truth about your reality Make a commitment to change and plan next steps Responsibilities of a Veterinary Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgeries Safely handle and restrain animals during procedures Perform laboratory tests such as blood work and urinalysis Prepare and clean surgical instruments and equipment Maintain cleanliness and organization of the clinic or hospital Provide compassionate care to animals and their owners Frequently required to lift 50 pounds and assists in lifting over 50 pounds Proper nursing and patient care Inventory counting and stocking of all supplies used in hospital Read and write in the English language Communicating with staff and clients Performing basic technical skills Primary computer and phone knowledge Skills:
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with veterinarians, colleagues, and pet owners - Ability to handle animals safely and with compassion - Knowledge of animal behavior and basic training techniques - Attention to detail Please note that this job description does not include all responsibilities and skills required for the position.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$18.
00 - $21.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Overnight shift Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate:
Commerce City, CO:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Veterinary
Experience:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We have an excellent reputation among our veterinary communities in Arvada and Denver, and cannot wait to benefit our new local community.
There are all the normal perks to working in ER - great pay, plenty of recharge time away from work, excellent medicine and equipment, and the purpose that drives us every day.
In many ways, we are what some people might consider unique, though.
We are a highly democratic bunch and strive to involve all team members in big (and small) decisions.
Our leadership team is comprised of people with experience working on the floor in an ER, and it shows.
The current teams in Arvada and Park Hill are comprised of a lot of long-time, loyal teammates who share not only a vision for the practice, but values that allow us to work together in a way that does not allow for workplace cruelty, gossip, or self-centeredness.
To put it bluntly:
the mean girls don't last if they make it on board at all.
Our goal is to have a happy, healthy, growth-focused group of people who support one another through the trials and tribulations of working in ER veterinary medicine.
We are looking to add teammates to our Northeast hospital from all levels of experience, but they simply must possess the soft skills that support our value system.
Our Team Agreements are as follows:
We are in this together Celebrate 7 positives per negative Respect & help each other, regardless of position Collaborative task allocation/share responsibility Meet people where they are Seek understanding Go to the source with concerns Understand their view Be open to giving and receiving feedback Use what questions Give recognition & acknowledgement Speak from the I Ask for what you want and need Check in with each other Assume positive intentions Pause/ground/ center/choose your reaction Give everyone the benefit of the doubt Treat everyone as you want to be treated Utilize Accountability parameters (below) Say, I'm sorry.
Take responsibility Accept your role Learn from it Listen Acknowledge Tell the truth about your reality Make a commitment to change and plan next steps Responsibilities of a Veterinary Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and surgeries Safely handle and restrain animals during procedures Perform laboratory tests such as blood work and urinalysis Prepare and clean surgical instruments and equipment Maintain cleanliness and organization of the clinic or hospital Provide compassionate care to animals and their owners Frequently required to lift 50 pounds and assists in lifting over 50 pounds Proper nursing and patient care Inventory counting and stocking of all supplies used in hospital Read and write in the English language Communicating with staff and clients Performing basic technical skills Primary computer and phone knowledge Skills:
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with veterinarians, colleagues, and pet owners - Ability to handle animals safely and with compassion - Knowledge of animal behavior and basic training techniques - Attention to detail Please note that this job description does not include all responsibilities and skills required for the position.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$18.
00 - $21.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Overnight shift Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate:
Commerce City, CO:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Veterinary
Experience:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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