Veterinary Assistant-Surgery Center

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinary AssistantHumane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR)Full-Time | On-SiteMake a Difference Every DayDo you have a passion for animal welfare and a desire to be part of a team that changes lives every day?At HSPPR, our mission is simple but powerful: HSPPR offers compassionate care to animals, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping animals receive the medical care they need while supporting a team dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the people who love them.Whether you're assisting with surgeries, providing hands-on patient care, administering medications, or helping animals recover and heal, your work will have a direct impact on thousands of animals each year.What You'll DoAs a Veterinary Assistant, you'll support our veterinarians and veterinary team by providing compassionate medical care and ensuring high standards of treatment for animals in our shelter and surgery programs.Key responsibilities include:Assisting veterinarians during examinations and treatmentsSafely restraining and handling animals during medical proceduresAdministering medications and treatments as directedCalculating medication dosages accuratelyMonitoring and communicating patient status and medical concernsAssisting with surgical preparation, patient recovery, and post-operative careMaintaining accurate medical records and entering data into shelter softwareCleaning kennels and providing daily animal careRestocking medical and surgical suppliesAssisting with humane euthanasia procedures when necessaryWorking collaboratively with shelter staff, volunteers, and other departments to support positive outcomes for animalsWhat We're Looking ForSuccessful candidates are:Passionate about animal welfare and HSPPR's missionCompassionate, patient, and professional when working with animals and peopleComfortable handling animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical conditionsDetail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate recordsAble to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environmentStrong communicators who work well as part of a teamQualificationsRequired:High School Diploma, GED, or equivalentAbility to read, write, communicate effectively, perform basic math, and solve routine problemsPreferred:Previous animal handling experienceExperience in a veterinary clinic, shelter, or animal care environmentPhysical RequirementsThis is an active, hands-on role that requires:Standing and walking for extended periodsFrequent lifting and moving of animals and equipment weighing 25+ pounds and occasionally 40+ poundsWorking around animals, animal allergens, cleaning agents, and varying environmental conditionsFrequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and crouchingScheduleFull -time scheduleRegular schedule includes at least one weekend dayOccasional evening, holiday, and additional weekend work may be required based on organizational needsWhy Join HSPPR?At HSPPR, you're more than an employee-you're part of a mission-driven team dedicated to saving lives, strengthening the human-animal bond, and serving our community. Every day brings opportunities to make a meaningful impact through compassionate care, teamwork, and service.If you're ready to combine your passion for animals with purposeful work, we'd love to hear from you.Join us in creating a brighter future for animals and the people who care about them. Apply today! ** Applications close on Monday, August 31, 2026, or until position is filled ** In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.Benefits include: Health Insurance ~~ 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary ~~ Dental and vision Plans ~~ Supplemental Group Life Insurance ~~ Short and long term disability Insurance ~~ Paid time off ~~ Holidays ~~ Direct Deposit ~~ Personal Pet Perks ~~ Wellness Programs ~~ Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employmentThe Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community. Core Values Statements- Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect and compassion. Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve. Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions. Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation and the development of our board, staff and volunteers. Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people. Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.As a condition of employment with HSPPR, you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position, by applying for this position, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.