Veterinary Assistant

• Location 2323 55th St,Boulder, CO, 80301,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Veterinary Assistant
• Industry Veterinary medicine, animal welfare, nonprofit
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE

-The Humane Society of Boulder Valley (HSBV) is seeking candidates for the position of Veterinary Assistant. HSBV’s veterinary hospital is full-service, and open to the public. With 8 doctors on staff, a large team of certified technicians, a fun and welcoming culture, and a fantastic benefits plan - our beautiful newly renovated veterinary hospital is an exceptional place to work.

As a member of the veterinary team, the Veterinary Assistant helps ensure exceptional patient care and client support during veterinary appointments, and during treatments. The assistant provides operational support by preparing exam rooms, prepping equipment and instruments, filling prescriptions, preparing laboratory samples, and assists with restraining animals for treatment. The assistant takes an active role in educating clients about proper animal care and also promotes HSBV services and programs.

This position is hourly, non-exempt, and scheduled for 30-40 hours per week. Weekend availability is required to be considered for the role. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required for all employment candidates. We encourage you to apply if you have experience that is transferable, even if it’s not a perfect match. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups including but not limited women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.

This advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all job activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee to perform this job.

• Assist Veterinarian in the examination and treatment of animals.
• Record initial presenting complaint, patient history and patient vitals. Draft thorough and appropriate notes within the patient medical record.
• Prepare medications, vaccinations, and treatments for patients in exam rooms.
• Maintain exam rooms including necessary equipment and supplies. Clean, prepare and sterilize exam room equipment and instruments.
• Fill prescriptions with veterinarian approval and assist with pharmacy inventory as assigned.
• Assist with animal restraint and sample collection (blood draw, urine collection).
• Report any patient health or temperament abnormalities to veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Educate clients on post-exam treatment and care for their animals.
• Prepare laboratory samples for submission. Perform in-house laboratory testing including fecal analysis, urinalysis and blood-chemistry screenings.
• May assist or perform euthanasia of animals.
• Maintain veterinary equipment in good, working condition.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, work areas and work surfaces daily.
• Feed, water and care for hospitalized animals as assigned.
• Perform check-in and client discharge of hospitalized patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the veterinarian or manager.

This advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all job activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee to perform this job.

The anticipated pay range for this position starts at $19.00 per hour. This pay rates is the Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s best estimate for this potion and actual compensation will be based on factors including but not limited to the depth and extent of relevant experience, education, and additional training/certifications for preferred skills. Additional compensation is available for qualified employees who can translate for our Spanish-speaking clientele.

Included in the compensation package:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, and accident insurance
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account options
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Employer paid employee assistance program (EAP)
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Discounts on adoptions, pet food, pet supplies,…