Veterinary Assistant - Patient Care

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people? With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop, HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial in the colorful State of Colorado. We employ a total of 200+ employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. HSPPR welcomes you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our socially conscious organization.

Job Summary

The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for ensuring high veterinary medical standards and assisting in all aspects of the Surgery Team or the Patient Care team in an efficient and professional manner. Works cohesively with all departments of the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarians with patient exams by providing proper animal restraint, obtaining a medical history from records and / or, performing tasks and treatments as directed, and filling medications.
• Communicates with shelter veterinarians regarding the status of animals in treatment. Reports concerns and triages priorities while working with medical and shelter staff.
• Calculates appropriate drug dosages.
• Medicates animals, ensuring all animals receive the appropriate medication.
• Animal handling, including kenneling animals after surgery and retrieving animals for owners following appointments within the surgery center.
• May assist during surgeries by providing animal restraint, assisting with pre-medication administration, and overseeing recovering patients.
• Cleans kennels and provides animal care as directed by the Veterinary Services Supervisor or Manager
• Computer data entry and record keeping according to established protocol.
• Checks and re-stocks supplies as needed.
• Assists with Euthanasia as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other :

Supervisory Duties

None

Physical Demands

Schedule Requirements

4 ten-hour shifts

Will include 1 weekend day

Education / Experience Necessary

Benefits include :

Health Insurance ~~ 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary ~~ Dental and vision

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to .

The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.

Core Values Statements-

As a condition of employment with HSPPR, you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship / immigration status, and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.

In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position, by applying for this position, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.

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