Veterinary Assistant
4 weeks ago
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is excited to announce we are hiring for a Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Department
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 medicine.
With 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 care.
We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.
About the job: The surgery veterinary assistant is responsible for the general nursing care and treatment of animal patients. Primary responsibilities will include assisting the surgery technicians and doctors in duties to provide support, and facilitate patient care effectiveness. The surgery assistant will perform duties and take direction from the surgery technicians and doctors.
How you'll make a difference:
- Preparation and set up for various surgical procedures
- Circulating and assisting in the OR
- Cleaning and disinfecting of surgical suites and the pre-op area
- Assisting with radiographs, blood draws, catheter placement, induction of anesthesia, and patient positioning in the OR
- Setting up anesthesia machines for patients, filling isoflurane, and changing soda lime granules as needed
- Assisting with recovery of anesthetized patients
- Cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and organization of surgery packs
- Use of the vacuum steam sterilizer and ethylene oxide sterilizer
- Taking inventory, placing inventory orders, stocking the surgery department and bandage change area
- Assisting with bandage changes and appointment needs
- Assisting with admitting and discharging patients
- Client communication, such as scheduling appointments and patient check ins
What you will bring:
- Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant, AVA Certification and confidence in surgery duties preferred; will also consider those currently enrolled in veterinary program
- Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and their owners
- Positive outlook, ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun
Schedule: Full-Time position, Mon-Thur or Tue-Fri schedule with shifts ranging within 7am-7pm
Salary: $18 - $24 / hour based on experience
Benefits:
- Uniformed provided and yearly uniform allowance
- Discount on veterinary care for your furry family
- Learning and growth opportunities
- Top-notch employee referral bonus program
- 401k retirement plan options with company match for full-time team members
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time team members
- Basic life insurance provided at no cost and other benefit options available for full-time team members
- Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time team members
- Mental Health support with Talkspace
Location: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Apply today to learn how Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital can be your next career home
Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In 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 status.
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Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In 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 status.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Veritas does not currently sponsor applicants for work Visas, except for TN or E-3 Visa.
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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