Veterinary Assistant - Wellington Veterinary Hospital
Encore Vet Group
Wellington, Colorado
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17–$18 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Animal Care, Career Development, Childcare, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dentistry, Detail Oriented, Hospital, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Life Insurance, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Medications, Organizational Skills, Preventive Medicine, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Record Keeping, Resolve Customer Issues, Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Urgent Care, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Medicine, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Wellington, Colorado
POSTED
12 days ago
Full-Time Veterinary Assistant | Wellington Veterinary Hospital, Wellington, CO
Care for Animals. Support Your Team. Make a Difference Every Single Shift.
Here is what a shift as a Veterinary Assistantat Wellington Veterinary Hospital actually looks like. You start by prepping a patient for surgery, jump in to help restrain during an exam, walk a worried pet parent through their dog's discharge instructions, and somehow make it all look easy. You are not just support staff here. You are the glue that holds the whole hospital together, and we know it.
We are an AAHA-accredited, Cat Friendly veterinary hospital that has proudly served Wellington, Fort Collins, Severance, Windsor, Timnath, and the surrounding Northern Colorado communities since 1999. We offer preventative care, dentistry, surgery, urgent care, and doggie daycare, all delivered by a team that genuinely loves what they do. We are looking for a compassionate, motivated Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every exam room, surgery prep, and tail wag.
What You Will Be Doing
- Maintaining accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
- Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
- Administering medications as directed
- Assisting with lab testing including blood, fecal, and urine
- Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
- Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes
- Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
- Helping educate pet parents on medications, treatments, and care
- Partnering with credentialed technicians and Veterinarians to deliver top-tier care
Schedule
- Full-time with flexible shifts
- 30-34hrs/ week
- Rotating weekends
- Holiday availability needed
What We Are Looking For
- 1 to 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital or similar setting
- A calm, steady presence with animals and the people who love them
- Strong communication skills with both clients and teammates
- Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable when the day throws you a curveball
- Cool under pressure and comfortable in a busy hospital environment
- Eager to keep learning and growing in your role
- A team-first mindset and the willingness to pitch in wherever you are needed
Our Culture
We take pride in the high-quality care we provide and in the lasting relationships we build with pets and their people throughout our community. We believe in a supportive, collaborative environment where teamwork comes first, egos stay at the door, and your professional growth is always encouraged.
Compensation
Starting at $17+/hr. Final compensation will be commensurate with experience.
The Perks
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
- A robust Employee Assistance Program - from finances to wellness and everything in between
- Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
- A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!
Check us out: www.wellingtonvets.com
Wellington Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com
Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.
Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.
Pay Range: USD $17.00 - USD $18.00 /Yr.
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