Veterinary Assistant
- Pay
- $18 – $20 per hour
- Location
- Montrose, CO
- Listed
- Today
About the role
Alta Vista Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help create exceptional experiences for clients and patients during exams and outpatient visits.
We are seeking an outgoing veterinary assistant who thrives in client engagement, schedule coordination, and multitasking. In this position, you will play a critical role in supporting efficient hospital operations, creating positive client experiences, and ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to anticipate the needs of both the veterinary team and clients throughout the patient visit.
In this position, you will take an active role in
- Supporting efficient exam room and outpatient care
- Providing safe, gentle patient handling and stress-free restraint during outpatient and procedural care
- Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments
- Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
- Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
- Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
- Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces
Schedule and compensation
- Compensation: $ 18 - $20 per hour, for each hour worked
- This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and possibly half days on Saturdays.
Full-time Benefits Package*
- Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set
- 2+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant role
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs, cats, and pocket pets of varying sizes and temperaments
- Client communication and education
- Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
- Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs
- Administer oral medications
- Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
Why choose Alta Vista Animal Hospital?
Alta Vista Animal Hospital is a trusted veterinary clinic dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to pets throughout the Montrose, Olathe, Delta, Ridgway, Ouray, and Telluride areas. With two veterinarians and a dedicated support team, the practice provides personalized, high-quality care tailored to each patient's unique needs.
In addition to caring for dogs and cats, Alta Vista Animal Hospital also sees pocket pets, offering a diverse and rewarding caseload for veterinary professionals who enjoy working with a variety of species. From routine wellness exams to diagnostics and surgery, the team is committed to promoting the health and happiness of every patient that walks through their doors.
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Posting Date: 08/06/26
- The application deadline is at least 5 days after the posting date.
- How to apply: Please click the "apply" link provided on the job posting platform.
Pay and benefits
This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.
Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Pay Range $18 - $20 USD
Candidate Privacy Notice
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
From Western Veterinary Partners's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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