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Veterinary Assistant-Patient Care or Surgery Center Humane Society Pikes Peak Region - 2.5 Colorado Springs, CO Job Details Full-time $16.50 - $19.00 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Sabbatical Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Basic math High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Veterinary Assistant Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) Full-Time | On-Site Make a Difference Every Day Do you have a passion for animal welfare and a desire to be part of a team that changes lives every day? At HSPPR, our mission is simple but powerful: HSPPR offers compassionate care to animals, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping animals receive the medical care they need while supporting a team dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the people who love them. Whether you're assisting with surgeries, providing hands-on patient care, administering medications, or helping animals recover and heal, your work will have a direct impact on thousands of animals each year. What You'll Do As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll support our veterinarians and veterinary team by providing compassionate medical care and ensuring high standards of treatment for animals in our shelter and surgery programs.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting veterinarians during examinations and treatments Safely restraining and handling animals during medical procedures Administering medications and treatments as directed Calculating medication dosages accurately Monitoring and communicating patient status and medical concerns Assisting with surgical preparation, patient recovery, and post-operative care Maintaining accurate medical records and entering data into shelter software Cleaning kennels and providing daily animal care Restocking medical and surgical supplies Assisting with humane euthanasia procedures when necessary Working collaboratively with shelter staff, volunteers, and other departments to support positive outcomes for animals What We're Looking For Successful candidates are: Passionate about animal welfare and HSPPR's mission Compassionate, patient, and professional when working with animals and people Comfortable handling animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate records Able to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong communicators who work well as part of a team
Qualifications Required:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Ability to read, write, communicate effectively, perform basic math, and solve routine problems
Preferred:
Previous animal handling experience Experience in a veterinary clinic, shelter, or animal care environment Physical Requirements This is an active, hands-on role that requires: Standing and walking for extended periods Frequent lifting and moving of animals and equipment weighing 25+ pounds and occasionally 40+ pounds Working around animals, animal allergens, cleaning agents, and varying environmental conditions Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and crouching Schedule Full-time schedule Regular schedule includes at least one weekend day Occasional evening, holiday, and additional weekend work may be required based on organizational needs Why Join HSPPR? At HSPPR, you're more than an employee-you're part of a mission-driven team dedicated to saving lives, strengthening the human-animal bond, and serving our community. Every day brings opportunities to make a meaningful impact through compassionate care, teamwork, and service. If you're ready to combine your passion for animals with purposeful work, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating a brighter future for animals and the people who care about them. Apply today! •Applications close on Thursday, July 9, 2026, or until filled •In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance ~~ 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary ~~ Dental and vision Plans ~~ Supplemental Group Life Insurance ~~ Short and long term disability Insurance ~~ Paid time off ~~ Holidays ~~ Direct Deposit ~~ Personal Pet Perks ~~ Wellness Programs ~~ Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/. 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- Compassion:
We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect and compassion.
Stewardship:
We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
Integrity:
We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.
Excellence:
We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.
Collaboration:
We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
Service:
We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.
