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Veterinary Services, Pet Care, Healthcare

Veterinary Assistant

Highlands Ranch, COOnsiteFull TimePosted 26 days ago

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Required skills

  • veterinary assistant
  • urgent care
  • general practice
  • patient restraint
  • treatments
  • procedures
  • clinic upkeep
  • team-first mindset
  • collaborative
  • communicative

Nice to have

  • emergency
  • dentistry
  • anesthesia
  • AI scribe software
  • laparoscopic surgery suite

Role summary

Sploot is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for its urgent care and general practice clinic. This role offers flexible shifts, no overnights, and a supportive team environment with mentorship and training. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience, a team-first mindset, and a passion for pet care. Responsibilities include client support, assisting with treatments and procedures, maintaining clinic cleanliness, and contributing to a positive clinic culture. Experience in emergency care, dentistry, or anesthesia is a plus. The position offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Urgent Care + General Practice | No Overnights | Flexible Shifts

Burned out by overbooked schedules and lack of support? At Sploot, you'll be part of a team that genuinely has your back — with the mentorship, tools, and culture to help you grow your career in veterinary medicine.What Makes Sploot Different

  • Flexible 10–12 hour shifts with varying days per week, no overnights, and schedules provided a minimum of 6 weeks in advance
  • Mentorship at every stage — work alongside doctors and technicians who are invested in your growth
  • Comprehensive and personalized training programs
  • Tech-forward tools including laparoscopic surgery suite and AI scribe software
  • Balanced mix of urgent care and wellness cases — no two days are the same
  • What Makes You a Great Fit

  • 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience; emergency or urgent care is a plus but not required
  • Team-first mindset — collaborative, communicative, and ready to jump in where needed
  • Passionate about delivering best-in-class care to pets and their people
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and focused on keeping the clinic running smoothly
  • Bonus Points: experience or interest in dentistry or anesthesia
  • What You'll Do

  • Client Support: Create a calm, reassuring experience so pet parents feel confident in their pets' care
  • Procedural Support: Assist doctors and technicians with treatments and procedures, including safe and gentle patient restraint
  • Clinic Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized clinic environment for pets, clients, and the whole team
  • Culture & Teamwork: Live Sploot's core values and contribute to a positive, collaborative clinic culture every day
  • The Perks of the Pack

  • $20–$24/hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays
  • Semi-annual reviews for promotions and pay raises, including the ability to move into various leadership roles as available
  • Employee Pet Benefits — free, at-cost, or deep discounts on diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries for up to 5 of your own pets
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial counseling for you and your household
  • Full reimbursement for passing of the VTNE
  • Health, Dental, and Vision with a generous employer contribution; HSA available
  • 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
  • PTO accrual from day 1 up to 80 hours, and increasing with tenure
  • Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave, and bereavement leave for both human and pet losses
  • Free Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events
  • Sploot is an equal opportunity employer and practices continuous hiring in accordance with Colorado state law. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

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