Veterinary Assistant

Job summary
Mile High Animal Hospital of Aurora is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!Enjoy our 4 day work weeks and no weekends!At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.• Assist with patient intake for appointments• Take patient vitals• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Requirements
• Veterinary technician assistant experience• 1 year of experienced preferred as a Veterinary Technician but new graduates welcome to apply
Key Skills Needed
• Veterinary technician assistant experience
Benefits
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program• and so much more!