Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology

World Class Medicine. Purpose-Driven Partnership. Veritas Veterinary Partners offers career opportunities in state-of-the-art 24/7/365 hospitals staffed by board-certified specialists. Our collaborative environment supports veterinary professionals with a mission to build a network of trust and opportunity nationwide. We specialize in Specialty and Emergency care, aligning with your goals and medical standards, and are dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent committed to exceptional patient care.

About the Role

Veterinary Assistants at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital (WRAH) handle customer service and patient care, including veterinary technician skills such as patient restraint, medication administration, IV catheter placement, and phlebotomy. In the Ophthalmology department, responsibilities include:

• Assisting with Ophthalmologic exams
• Helping DVMs and Techs with specialized diagnostic procedures
• Obtaining Intraocular pressures
• Measuring blood pressure using Doppler
• Documenting history and updates in medical records
• Providing quality, compassionate care for patients
• Assisting with anesthetic and sedated procedures
• Maintaining accurate treatment sheets
• Taking radiographs and preparing blood samples for diagnostic testing
• Providing client education on at-home care

Requirements

• Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant
• Basic understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring
• Ability to process laboratory specimens
• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Understanding of normal vs. abnormal physiologic ranges
• Commitment to a highly collaborative environment and long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and strong teamwork skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to deliver exceptional client service
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun

Schedule

Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts.

Pay

$19.00 - $23.00 per hour for veterinary technicians, based on experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Pet discounts
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options (some plans may be paid up to 100%)
• Basic life insurance provided, with additional voluntary insurance options for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Hospital discounts and Trupanion Pet Insurance
• Paid time off

About Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital prioritizes compassionate and optimal patient care, backed by a national reputation for gold-standard medicine. Our culture emphasizes respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork, supporting work-life balance, employee learning, and career development. We engage with the external community through veterinary partnerships, shelters, sustainability initiatives, local businesses, and law enforcement pet care.

Location: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033