About the job: We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our Neurology team in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital. This role supports board-certified neurologists and experienced technicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of patients with neurological conditions. In this position, you will play a key role in patient handling, anesthesia support, diagnostics, and client communication. You'll assist with advanced imaging procedures, surgical preparation, and inpatient care for complex neurological cases such as seizures, spinal cord injuries, and brain disease.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with neurological patient exams and treatments
- Safely restrain and monitor patients during procedures and diagnostics
- Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Prepare patients and equipment for MRI, CT, and radiographs
- Assist with spinal taps, CSF collection, and other specialty procedures (as trained)
- Provide inpatient care including medication administration, feeding, and comfort support
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding patient updates and care instructions
- Clean, organize, and maintain treatment areas and surgical suites
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a veterinary assistant, technician assistant, or animal care role preferred
- Strong handling and restraint skills with dogs and cats; exotics experience a plus
- Comfortable in a high-acuity, specialty or emergency environment
- Ability to remain calm and focused with critical or neurologically impaired patients
- Basic knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and hospital flow
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn advanced procedures and specialty diagnostics
Available Schedules
- Wednesday through Saturday
- Monday through Thursday
Salary:ย $19.00 - $23.00 / hour based on experience
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary based on experience
- Mental health support with Talkspace
- Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
- Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
- 401k retirement plan options with company match
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
- Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
- Hospital discounts as well as Trupanion Pet Insurance
- Paid time off and time to enjoy it!
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Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring... and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?
Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine, supported by both the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the advancements in veterinary medicine.ย With this as the epicenter of our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement and personal and career development; we also are committed to external community involvement, which encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco sustainability actions, support of local businesses and law enforcement pet care.ย We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.
Location: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033ย ย ย