Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Opportunity

At Parkside Animal Health Center in Aurora, Colorado, you'll find a veterinary team that takes pride in delivering exceptional, attentive carenot just to pets, but to one another. As an AAHA-accredited practice, Parkside upholds high standards in every area of medicine, from wellness and preventive care to advanced diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry. You'll also see small mammal patients like rabbits and guinea pigs, expanding your clinical experience in a supportive, collaborative setting. Here, you'll have access to modern tools including in-house lab equipment, digital radiography, dental x-ray, and therapeutic laser. But what really sets the practice apart is the emphasis on client education, fear-free handling, and personalized treatment plans that reflect the deep trust between the hospital and the community it serves. The team works closely with local rescue groups and supports ongoing learning through mentorship and continuing education. Aurora offers a vibrant lifestyle with easy access to both Denver's cultural scene and Colorado's outdoor beautyfrom mountain trails to ski resorts. It's a great place to grow your career while maintaining balance outside of work.

Role Summary

We are currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting Veterinarians and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians in the care of animals, the hospital, and all medical equipment and machinery. Assistants will help maintain a clean, efficient, and healthy environment for animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. The Veterinary Assistant is a crucial part of the medical team and is responsible for advocating for the patient as well as education of the clients.

Role Responsibilities / Qualifications

Responsibilities :

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests.
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner.
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and / or note any changes of patient's condition to DVM.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies.
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations.

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About Mission Pet Health :

Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That's Mission Pet Health in a nutshell! We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we dofrom mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values Work Together, Amaze, and Grow which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for.

Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most the medicine and caring for their patients. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we've earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company's third consecutive Top 25 ranking. This position will be posted a minimum of three days.