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Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Denver, Colorado, United States

$38.5k-$91.5k / year

full-timejuniorVeterinary emergency services

💼 About This Role

You'll join a fast-paced emergency veterinary hospital, triaging patients and assisting with treatments. You'll play a core role in providing life-saving care and learning from experienced VEGgies. Hands-on training and growth pathways are built into the role.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Triage incoming patients and guide them toward care
  • Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics
  • Set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
  • Join patient rounds to ensure continuity of care

📋 Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role
  • Basic computer skills and practice management software
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and support up to 40 kg

✨ Nice to Have

  • Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
  • Emergency or specialty veterinary experience
  • Certified in RECOVER CPR

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 💰 Competitive base pay with 401K match
  • 🏥 Day-one medical, dental, vision coverage
  • 📚 Unlimited CE + travel stipend ($1,000-$2,500/yr)
  • 👶 Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks at 100% salary
  • 🏢 Equity eligibility after one year

🚩 Heads Up

  • Wide pay range ($18.50-$44/hr) dependent on assessment, not clear criteria
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