Veterinary Assistant, Multiple Departments

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate daily patient care, including safe handling and restraint, feeding, grooming, ambulation assistance, comfort measures, and basic rehabilitation support.
• Obtain and document patient parameters, monitor patient status, and promptly communicate concerns to the medical team.
• Utilize Fear Free® and low-stress handling techniques to promote patient well-being.
• Absorb and process diagnostic test results, collect and process laboratory samples, perform point-of-care tests, and assist with imaging procedures.
• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians during treatments, procedures, and surgeries by assisting with patient preparation, recovery, documentation, and equipment readiness.
• Administer oral, ocular, and aural medications as directed and within role scope.
• Assist during emergency and critical care situations by providing patient support, equipment preparation, and basic life support assistance under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of clinical areas, including exam rooms, treatment spaces, surgical suites, and isolation wards.
• Clean, sterilize, maintain, and prepare medical and surgical equipment, instrument packs, and procedural supplies.
• Assist with inventory management, stocking, biomedical waste disposal, and maintenance of emergency equipment.
• Support client service activities, including patient intake, history collection, admissions, discharges, scheduling assistance, and follow-up communication.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure completion of required documentation and discharge materials.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, safety standards, infection control protocols, and applicable regulations while demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Veterinary TA certification or current enrollment in a technical assistant program strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ veterinary experience required, with technical assistant experience highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail alongside excellent verbal and written communication skills with both client and team members, with the capacity to support clients in emotionally charged and sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and with little or no supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and produce quality work while making effective decisions.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology. Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous material, cleaning chemicals, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Ability to communicate well with other CASE staff members.
• Fluent English skills (speaking and reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

About CASE

Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) is one of the largest and most advanced specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the Rocky Mountain region. Our team provides comprehensive emergency and specialty care, utilizing advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities to support pets and their families throughout Colorado. Through collaboration, innovation, and compassionate service, CASE is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the human-animal bond.

Nearby Communities

• Boulder, CO
• Longmont, CO
• Louisville, CO
• Lafayette, CO
• Superior, CO
• Westminster, CO
• Broomfield, CO
• Arvada, CO
• Thornton, CO
• Denver, CO
• Erie, CO
• Golden, CO

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Pet Discount
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Uniform Allowance
• Access to VetBloom RACE-Approved Continuing Education

Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.