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Wellness Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Colorado Springs, USA at Humane Society Pikes Peak Region
Wellness Veterinary Assistant
Colorado Springs, CO | Veterinary Services Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR)
Are you passionate about making veterinary care accessible to the community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where compassion, teamwork, and quality medicine come together?
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is seeking a Wellness Veterinary Assistant to support our community-focused Wellness Clinics. This role is perfect for someone who is skilled in animal handling, enjoys client education, and wants to make a meaningful difference every day.
Why This Role Matters
At HSPPR, our mission is simple and powerful: HSPPR offers compassionate care to animals, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering.
As a Wellness Veterinary Assistant, you directly support this mission by ensuring animals receive high-quality preventive care, humane handling, and professional medical support. Your work helps keep pets healthy, families together, and communities safer.
What You’ll Do
You’ll play a key role in delivering accessible, high-quality veterinary services through our Wellness Clinics, including:
Patient & Medical Support
- Assist veterinarians during exams and surgeries
- Provide safe, low-stress animal restraint
- Prepare surgical patients and monitor recovery
- Administer treatments and fill medications as directed
- Draw blood and assist with in-house or external lab testing
- Assist with euthanasia as required
Client Care & Education
- Provide friendly, professional service to the public
- Explain medical conditions, procedures, risks, and aftercare
- Discuss program options and help clients make informed decisions
- Schedule appointments and manage intake/discharge processes
Records & Operations
- Maintain accurate medical records and financial documentation
- Utilize shelter and scheduling software (Chameleon, Acuity)
- Restock supplies and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment
- Follow PPE and sanitation protocols to prevent disease transmission
Team & Community Engagement
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers
- Support safe workplace practices
- Share impactful stories and photos with the Philanthropy team to highlight lifesaving work
This position is based at our Pueblo or Colorado Springs Wellness Clinic and may assist at either shelter location as needed.
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of customer service experience (veterinary setting preferred)
- Prior animal handling experience preferred
- Strong communication and multitasking skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Ability to lift 25–40+ pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods
- Comfort working around animals, allergens, and cleaning chemicals
Weekend and evening availability may be required.
The Ideal Candidate
You are:
- Compassionate and calm under pressure
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Confident handling animals of varying temperaments
- Comfortable discussing medical information with clients
- Committed to humane treatment and socially conscious sheltering
What You’ll Gain
- The opportunity to make veterinary care more accessible in your community
- Hands-on medical experience in a mission-driven environment
- A collaborative team dedicated to lifesaving work
- The chance to see the direct impact of your work on animals and families
If you’re ready to combine your veterinary skills with meaningful community impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us provide compassionate care to the animals and people who need it most.
Applications accepted until: 08/12/2026, or until position is filled.
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance, 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary, Dental and vision Plans, Supplemental Group Life Insurance, Short and long term disability Insurance, Paid time off, Holidays, Direct Deposit, Personal Pet Perks, Wellness Programs, Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment.
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to (Use the “Apply for this Job” box below)..
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Title: Wellness Veterinary Assistant
Company: Humane Society Pikes Peak Region
Location: Colorado Springs, USA
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