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Veterinary Assistant, Multiple Departments $19 - $23/hr. |+ overnight/ weekend day differentials | Boulder, CO As Colorado Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) continues to grow and expand its services, we are adding to our support team and seeking Veterinary Assistants across multiple departments to help ensure our patients receive safe, effective care and that our clinicians have the support they need to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
Located in Boulder, Colorado, CASE is a state-of-the-art, 35,000+ square-foot specialty and emergency hospital providing advanced care across multiple specialties and 24/7 emergency services. Our collaborative team includes board-certified specialists, experienced technicians, and dedicated support staff who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of teamwork, learning, and professional growth.
- Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) is currently hiring Veterinary Assistants for the following departments:
- Emergency & ICU
- Overnight: Friday - Sunday 3x12 hour shifts
- Days: Thursday - Sunday 4x10 hour shifts
- Nephrology
- Cardiology
- Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Compensation
- $19 - $23/hr. based on experience
- + $2.50/hr. weekend day differential offered
- + $4.50/hr. overnight differential offered
- Full-Time Benefits Include
- 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
Job Description
Veterinary Assistants are at the heart of what we do. You’ll work hands-on with advanced cases, support specialty and emergency clinicians, and help deliver exceptional care when it matters most. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves learning, and wants to be part of a collaborative team that truly has each other’s backs.
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.
- Assist with diagnostic testing, laboratory sample collection and processing, point-of-care testing, and imaging procedures, including patient preparation and positioning.
- 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 CASE attracts team members from throughout the Front Range, including:
- Boulder, CO
- Longmont, CO
- Louisville, CO
- Lafayette, CO
- Superior, CO
- Westminster, CO
- Broomfield, CO
- Arvada, CO
- Thornton, CO
- Denver, CO
- Erie, CO
- Golden, CO
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- Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine.
- As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually.
- The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers.
- Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence.
- Discover more at EthosVet.com.
- Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
- The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.
- For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
- Ethos 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.
