Veterinary Assistant

Description

Veterinary Assistant

Hampden Family Pet Hospital

Englewood, CO 

Hampden Family Pet Hospital is hiring an experienced, Veterinary Assistantto join our INCREDIBLE team!  

At Hampden Family Pet Hospital, we understand that your pet is a cherished member of your family, and we are dedicated to providing compassionate care at every stage of life. We proudly serve the communities of Englewood, Littleton, Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood, offering comprehensive medical and surgical services, including acupuncture, orthopedic and laparoscopic surgery, and specialized care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and reptiles. We are honored to be an AAHA-accredited hospital and a proud partner of the Canine Blood Heroes Blood Bank.

As a Veterinary Assistant you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.  

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Has a minimum of 2 years of clinical veterinary assistant experience
• PVT welcome to apply 
• Monitor all patients for any significant changes, notify the doctor immediately if any observed.     
• Proficient in IV catheters placement, blood work, and IV, IM and SQ injections 
• Proficient in monitoring anesthesia and working with various monitoring equipment 
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients 
• Team oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other 
• Are paw-sitive, kind and provide trustworthy communication to the patients, team members and clients. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:    

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU 
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills 
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital 

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.      

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:   

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions 
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account 
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations 
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets 
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions 
• 401k with employer contribution and no enrollment waiting period 
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses

and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $19-$24/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.

• Service – delivering exceptional service
• Empathy – leading with care
• Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes
• Joy – be a source of light
• Exploration – learn to fuel growth
• Team – connect for success

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.