Veterinary Assistant Adams County Animal Hospital

• 3.0 Westminster, CO Job Details Full-time $19
• $21 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Animal health monitoring Patient condition reporting Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient room cleaning Companion animal handling Direct patient care Veterinary surgical assistance experience Veterinary laboratory sample handling Veterinary equipment cleaning Medical procedure assistance Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Veterinary client education Assisting medical staff Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery Preparing medical treatment area Medical diagnostic testing Veterinary radiography operation Dog handling Medical laboratory work experience Animal patient charting Communication with pet owners Medical equipment cleaning Veterinary laboratory work Veterinary post-operative care Patient counseling Patient education Communication skills Veterinary physical examination assistance experience Entry level Pet care facility sanitization Full Job Description Adams County Animal Hospital•

Westminster, CO Pay:

$19.00

• 21.00 per hour, based on experience Application deadline: September 30, 2026 Adams County Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate, dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our small-animal general practice team. We provide wellness care, same-day sick appointments, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, and preventive care in a supportive, team-focused environment. Responsibilities
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during appointments and procedures
• Safely restrain dogs and cats using compassionate, low-stress techniques
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assist with laboratory testing, radiographs, treatments, and sample collection
• Support surgical and dental preparation, monitoring, and recovery
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain hospital equipment and patient-care areas
• Accurately document patient information and communicate with the medical team
• Help educate clients about medications, treatments, and follow-up care
• Provide friendly, professional service to clients and their pets
• Support teammates and assist with other hospital responsibilities as needed Qualifications
• Veterinary assistant experience is preferred, but we are willing to consider motivated candidates with relevant animal-care experience
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments
• Compassionate, dependable, and attentive to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to remain calm and organized in a busy clinical environment
• Willing to learn and accept feedback
• Able to perform the physical responsibilities of the position, including standing for extended periods and lifting or assisting with animals Benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Eligibility for periodic bonuses If you are passionate about helping animals and want to be part of a hardworking, supportive veterinary team, we would love to hear from you.

Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2026.