We are currently hiring for this role.
Job Description
If you are a Veterinary Assistant looking for an opportunity on the beautiful Western Slope of Colorado, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for an individual with veterinary experience who is interested in joining our team. Alpine Animal Hospital in Carbondale, CO is an AAHA-accredited practice with Fear Free-certified staff, providing a full range of inpatient care, wellness, dentistry (routine and specialty), surgery and emergency services. We are focused on nurturing long-term relationships that will serve our clients and patients. We strive to provide high-quality, low-stress veterinary care to our patients while maintaining a caring, supportive team environment. Requirements include a team-centric attitude, ability to communicate, and a willingness to grow and develop your skills.
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
Benefits
Animal Care discounts
401(k) and matching contribution
Uniform allowance
Paid time off
Sick time
CE allowance
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Veterinary experience - at least 1 yr
Required Skills
- Animal care and restraint
- Supporting doctors and team members with outpatient appointments
- Client communication
- Medication handling and administration
- Assisting with the collection and running of lab samples
- Facility maintenance/cleaning
- Utilizing electronic systems to track patient care
Salary
Schedule
We work a four-day work week with approximately 10-hour days. The team arrives at 7:30 am and leaves when all the work is completed at the end of the day. We close at 5 pm and typically end our day around 6:30 pm. We are open Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm, and we close for lunch from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm.