Veterinary Assistant
- Category
- Support Staff
- Job ID
- 35206
- Role Type
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Adams County Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
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.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
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