Veterinary Assistant II at Humane Colorado's Veterinary Hospital

Humane Colorado's Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur team members provide access to high quality veterinary urgent care using an incremental care approach for under-served populations in our community. This position plays a critical role in helping to prevent and alleviate suffering of animals in our community, maximize our impact, enhance the dignity of our clients, and work collaboratively with the veterinary community.

Humane Colorado's Veterinary Hospital at the CSU Spur campus, is just north of downtown Denver, and is part of the redevelopment of the National Western Center. On the Spur campus, the veterinary hospital will incorporate learning opportunities for the public, through our surgery and dental suites, along with an exam room, that is on view to the public.

Purpose of Position: Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing medical care and treatment for animals in an urgent care setting. This position requires the Veterinary Assistant II to complete more complex tasks, sometimes independently, that support the medical team. This position works directly with underserved community members and their pets to provide high quality, accessible veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and veterinarians in the performance of surgical procedures.
• Perform medical treatments and diagnostics at the direction of technicians and veterinarians.
• Independently capture accurate radiographs.
• Facilitate client appointments for services such as nail trims, suture removals, anal gland expression and ear cleaning.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain surgical and medical areas.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Safely perform peripheral blood draws as needed with optimal patient comfort.
• Prepare and perform advanced laboratory procedures.
• Handle and move animals prior to and following medical procedures, restraining animals as needed.
• Perform data entry to update animal records.
• Perform clinic reception duties including handling incoming phone calls, greeting and assisting patrons, scheduling appointments, and filling prescription orders.
• Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
• Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
• Serves as primary point person and trainer for incoming veterinary assistants. Provides performance feedback to employee and manager.
• Develop and conduct training for volunteers as necessary.
• Provide SOP feedback and implementation in conjunction with manager.
• Provides exception experience as point person for vet assistant applicant shadowing.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making the needs of internal and external patrons and clients a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

• Integrity and Ethics
• Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
• Customer and Community Focus
• Emotional Intelligence
• Excellence

Position Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Management

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

• Volunteers

Travel

• This position may require travel to different work sites

Shift Details: Four, 10-hour shifts

Full Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

• Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• League-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with matching
• Sabbatical
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

Compensation: Starting at $20.80 - $21.30 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation.

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on July 17, 2025.

Position Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to perform job duties in an on-view educational setting as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Required

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: Six months of experience as veterinary assistant

Desired

• Bilingual fluency speaking both English and Spanish
• Veterinary assistant certification