Emergency Veterinary Assistant (part-time)
Destination PetGroup
Westminster, CO Posted
- $21.00 to $25.00 per hour
- Part time
- ER / ECC
Benefits mentioned: 401(k) or retirement, Paid time off
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About this job
Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!
PART-TIME VETERINARY ASSISTANT (Urgent Care & Emergency)
✅ Wage Range: $21.00 - $25.00 /hr.
Are you tired of being underutilized? Our community-minded small animal practice believes veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants are the clinical drivers of patient care, and we back that belief with transparent pay, structured growth, and a genuine investment in your well-being. Come join a team where your skills are a launchpad, not a ceiling!
Our Investment in You
✅ Part-time PTO accrual
✅ 401(k)
✅ Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
✅ Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
✅ 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine
✅ Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)
✅ Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care
Church Ranch Veterinary Center – A Look Inside
We are a well-established, full-service small animal hospital with a legacy of excellence in Westminster. Our state-of-the-art facility features eight dedicated DVMs and a passionate support team committed to the highest standards of care. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house IDEXX laboratory and diagnostic ultrasonography.
Your Role
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will be encouraged to work at the top of your skill level and serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset. We follow AAHA utilization guidance consistently.
You will primarily utilize your skills in:
- Nursing & Triage: Critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
- Diagnostics: High-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
Check our our:
- Growth Paths: Your career interests guide your path! Perks include paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training. We build you a ladder, not a ceiling.
- Tools: Modern equipment including digital DR, dental radiography, in-house lab, infusion pumps, and multi-parameter monitors.
Ready to grow with a team that truly uses and values credentialed technicians? Apply with us today!!
Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.
At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?
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Listed pay $21.00 to $25.00 per hour ($43,680 to $52,000 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 23% above the Colorado median of $18.70 an hour for veterinary assistants. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet assistant pay guide
Posted October 21, 2026. Last checked on Destination Pet Careers. Interviewing here? 30 questions to ask a clinic
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