Veterinary Assistant - Littleton, CO

Location

Littleton, CO | United States

Job description

Is your tagline on your dating profile “Must love dogs”? Do you wish someone would bottle the smell of puppy breath already? Are you happiest when wiping slime off of your…..well, everything? If so, the team at Coal Mine Animal Hospital wants to talk!

Coal Mine Animal Hospital is seeking an established veterinary assistant to add to its fantastic team. With all the advantages of an established, well-managed four-doctor practice and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time. Ever wonder what it would be like not to work eight days a week? It’s hard to imagine, especially during these challenging times in Vet Med, but it’s possible! Coal Mine Animal Hospital takes work-life balance and personal well-being seriously. Our hours reflect our belief in the importance of self-care, and we offer awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:

Financial Benefits: 

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program 

Wellness Benefits: 

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, disability, critical illness, and life insurance
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program 

Workplace Benefits: 

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities 
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance 
• Ability to join our VetCor Techlife Facebook group of over 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Employee discount program (Apple, Verizon, Disney, auto insurance, flights, etc.) 

Our veterinary assistants must also be willing to:

• Life is short; smile while you still have teeth. 
• Ask for help and offer help to others
• Occasionally partake in a midday dance party
• Grow and learn and grow some more 
• Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible
• Be empathetic to our clients, your team members, and yourself
• Don’t stop believing (or retrieving, as your dog would say)
• Celebrate birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events because they’re important!
• Listen to our clients as they explain why their dog/cat/bird/rat/goat/chicken is the best one that has ever lived

What’s in it for you:

• Mentoring and support for all team members
• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Lunch breaks on the reg
• No nights, no weekends, no on-call shifts, and no holiday hours
• Support you in your desire to grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!

The salary range for this position is $17-$25/hr. Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Think you’re the veterinary assistant we’ve been dreaming of? Awesome! Join our team and see the difference we can make in the lives of our people and our patients!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Coal Mine Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. We believe every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential .

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