Veterinary Assistant
Company: Humane Colorado
Role summary
Veterinary Assistant is a full-time role at Humane Colorado in Denver, Colorado, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-19. Salary: USD 21–22 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Veterinary Assistant
- Company
- Humane Colorado
- Location
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 21–22 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-19
You’ll love this opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of animals at one of the country’s most respected welfare organizations. It is an ideal entry-level start for anyone passionate about animal care, offering a steady paycheck and the chance to work alongside a supportive team dedicated to ending pet homelessness.
Job description
Description
Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 115 years, Humane Colorado has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the region, we care for more than 20,000 homeless pets and horses each year at our four facilities and are a national model in animal welfare. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice.
Purpose of Position : Assist the shelter veterinary services team in providing medical care and treatment for animals, and exceptional customer service to patrons.
Responsibilities
Assist technicians and veterinarians in the performance of medical and surgical procedures.
Administer medications as directed to shelter animals.
Clean, disinfect, and maintain surgical and medical areas.
Maintain medical equipment and supplies.
Handle and move animals prior to and following medical procedures, restraining animals as needed.
Perform data entry to update animal records.
Perform clinic reception duties including handling incoming phone calls, greeting and assisting patrons, scheduling appointments, and filling prescription orders.
Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
Assist in the induction and preparation of animals for surgery.
Recover animals from surgery and teach other staff, volunteers, and interns on how to perform the task.
Identify, assist with and be able to perform sample diagnostic testing as directed.
Perform clinic reception duties including handling incoming phone calls, greeting and assisting patrons, scheduling appointments, and filling prescription orders.
Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
People Care
People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and Humane Colorado business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.
Competencies
Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.
Organizational Key Competencies
Integrity and Ethics
Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
Customer and Community Focus
Emotional Intelligence
Excellence
Position Key Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Conflict Management
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
Volunteers
Travel
This position may require travel to different work sites
Shift Details: Four, 10-hour shifts
Requirements
Full-Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.
Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
401(k) with matching
Flexible spending accounts
Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Sick Time
Sabbatical
Holiday Pay
Employee discounts
Discounted Pet Insurance
and more!
Compensation: $20.60 - $21.52 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
Position Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Ability to work in a team environment
High attention to detail
Required
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience: Professional experience in animal welfare/ working with animals
Desired
Experience working in a veterinary clinic or similar environment
Working knowledge of current veterinary practices
Veterinary assistant certification
Posting will remain open until filled, with a minimum posting period of 5 days.