What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Opening: Veterinary Assistant position at Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center?
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center in Denver, CO. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients and support to our veterinarians. PHVMC strives to cultivate a positive work environment where you can work with an exceptional team, have fun, and continue to learn every day.
Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians during examinations.
- Handle and restrain animals during treatments in a Fear Free environment.
- Working with up to date equipment including electronic medical records, digital x-ray, in-house lab including PT/aPP, Phovia light therapy unit, cold laser and more!
- Administer medications and treatments to patients as directed by the veterinarian
- Working with and building rapport with our human clients animal patients by providing client education and managing patient care with the veterinarian.
- Managing laboratory diagnostic samples from acquisition to running our in-house lab machines or submitting to our Idexx reference lab.
Requirements:
- Coachable, strong work ethic and passion for pets and their people
- Knowledge of animal behavior and handling techniques
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized with good time management and attention to detail.
About Us:
Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center has been serving the Denver community for over 12 years, providing compassionate and comprehensive care to pets. Our team is dedicated to creating a positive and supportive work environment, where employees can grow and thrive in their careers.
Compensation: $18.29 - $24.00 per hour
Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center is where your pets matter. Our commitment is to deliver the best medical care to your special family members throughout their lifetime—from the routine to the unexpected. We aim to offer the best veterinary care for pets in Denver.
As partners in ensuring a healthy, active and long life for your pets, we strive to deliver the highest quality services with a loving touch. Our healthcare team is dedicated to providing personal attention to the concerns of each individual pet. We see clients from neighborhoods like Park Hill, Stapleton, Lowry, Montclair, Hale, Hilltop, City Park, City Park North, East Colfax, and Uptown.
Salary : $18 - $24