Denver Veterinary Specialists - Specialty Veterinary Assistants

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Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Veterinary Assistant – Surgery & Ophthalmology

Denver Veterinary Specialists (DVS) is seeking Veterinary Assistants to join our growing specialty team in Surgery and Ophthalmology. Candidates may apply for either role based on interest, experience and desired location.

• Surgery Veterinary Assistant at our Wash Park location

• Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant at our Lowry location

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new specialty practice from the beginning, with training provided prior to the opening of our Denver locations.

Position Details

• Roles

• Surgery Veterinary Assistant (Wash Park)

• Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant (Lowry)

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Salary: $19.00 - $23.00 / hour, based on experience

• Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

• Availability to work weekends in the future as the practice grows

Training & Location Information

• All hired assistants will complete initial training at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. Training will continue until the opening of our Denver Veterinary Specialists locations.

• We plan to open our Denver locations with a target opening of June 2026.

Future Locations

• Wash Park: 300 East Alameda Ave., Denver, CO 80209

• Lowry: 7111 East Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

Surgery Veterinary Assistant – Wash Park

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred; surgical or anesthesia experience strongly encouraged

• Comfortable handling and restraining patients for procedures and recovery

• Interest in surgery, anesthesia, and specialty medicine

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation for surgery, including pre-operative care and restraint

• Support anesthesia and surgical teams during procedures

• Assist with patient monitoring during anesthesia and recovery

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of surgical and treatment areas

• Clean, pack, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment

• Accurately document patient care as directed

• Collaborate closely with technicians, veterinarians, and support staff

Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant – Lowry

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred; ophthalmology experience welcome but not required

• Comfortable handling and restraining patients for detailed examinations

• Interest in ophthalmology and specialty medicine

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

• Willingness to learn ophthalmic diagnostics and procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during ophthalmic examinations and procedures

• Help perform diagnostics such as tonometry, Schirmer tear tests, and fluorescein staining (training provided)

• Prepare patients and exam rooms for ophthalmology appointments and procedures

• Maintain and clean ophthalmology equipment and instruments

• Support client communication and education as directed

• Accurately document patient care and treatments

• Collaborate closely with the ophthalmology specialty team

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay based on experience

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options (some plans paid up to 100%)

• 401(k) retirement options with company match

• Paid time off—and time to enjoy it

• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members

• Continuing education support

• Mental health support through Talkspace

• Pet discounts

• Basic life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options

Base Pay
$19—$23 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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