Surgical Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Surgical Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Denver, CO, and pays $23–$25 per hour based on experience. The position supports Denver Veterinary Specialists’ new specialty practice, beginning with surgery and expanding to additional specialties as the practice grows. The assistant prepares and monitors patients around surgery, supports anesthesia and surgical teams, and maintains instruments and treatment areas. The work contributes to coordinated specialty care and patient well-being as the new practice develops.

What you'll do

• Assist with pre-operative patient preparation and restraint
• support anesthesia and surgical teams during procedures
• assist with patient monitoring during anesthesia and recovery
• maintain clean and organized surgical and treatment areas
• clean, pack, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment
• document patient care as directed
• collaborate with technicians, veterinarians, and support staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

surgical veterinary assistant

denver co

veritas veterinary partners

full-time

veterinary surgery

anesthesia support

patient monitoring

specialty veterinary care

monday–thursday

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

$23–$25/hr

future weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options
• 401(k) match
• paid time off
• six weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• continuing education support
• mental health support
• pet discounts
• life and voluntary insurance options.

Why this role

Initial training takes place at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital and continues until the Denver Veterinary Specialists locations open, targeted for December 2026. The schedule is Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; weekend availability may be needed in the future as the practice grows.

About the employer

Veritas Veterinary Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.