Crossroads Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding team!
You’ll be an excellent addition to our team if you enjoy connecting with clients and are committed to a career in veterinary medicine. We’re open to all experience levels as long as there is a cultural fit and individuals are open to training/continued growth. Candidates must be comfortable around small animals and exotics.
Primary responsibilities:
- Surgical assistance
- Patient handling and restraint
- Pharmacy duties and lab work
- Client communication and education
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Vaccines and injections
- Medication administration
- Assisting with front desk duties/phone lines
- General hospital cleaning
- Computer knowledge/data entry
Benefits and compensation:
- Generous compensation: $17-$19/hour (based on experience)
- Bonus Package! $500 (based on experience)
- Flexible schedule: FT or PT schedule, 4-10s with rotating Saturday coverage, must be able to work Open to Close!
- Medical/dental/vision insurance with HSA option
- Vacation and holiday PTO
- Pet discounts
- 401(k) options
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and career growth potential
- And more!
Our commitment to animals and our community:
Crossroads Animal Hospital has been performing routine wellness exams, surgery, and dental procedures for nearly 30 years! Our 3-doctor team is well equipped with digital radiology, a cold laser, and more, but what our clients have come to love most is the personal touch we provide their pets. When you walk through our doors, you become a part of our extended family. Colorado Springs has one of the highest pet-to-owner ratios in the country and we’re dedicated to providing excellent services and strengthening the human/animal bond in our community. We’re lucky to have 4 CVTs on staff and our doctors are incredibly experienced in surgery—from GP soft tissue to orthopedics, urgent cases, and more.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person