Veterinary Assistant

Description

Veterinary Assistant

Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital

Fruita, CO

Compensation: $18-20/hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Practice Quality Medicine in a Supportive, Community‑Focused Hospital

Arrowhead Veterinary Hospital, a proud Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant/Technician to join our close‑knit team. You’ll experience the warmth of a small, community‑focused clinic while benefiting from the resources, support, and career opportunities of Thrive’s nationwide network.

Our hospital team includes tenured veterinarians, experienced nursing staff, and a compassionate front office team—all working together to provide exceptional care for our patients and clients.

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant/Technician, you’ll play a vital role in patient care and daily hospital operations by:

• Supporting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Placing IV catheters and performing blood draws and injections (IV, IM, SQ)
• Monitoring anesthesia and utilizing advanced monitoring equipment
• Assisting with surgeries and procedures in accordance with Colorado regulations
• Collecting, documenting, and maintaining accurate patient histories and medical records
• Communicating with clients about individualized pet health concerns, medications, and treatment plans
• Using safe restraint techniques and maintaining clean, sterile treatment areas
• Supporting efficient patient flow and smooth hospital operations
• Collaborating with and supporting fellow team members

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary technician experience with direct patient care
• Proficiency in IV catheter placement, bloodwork, and injections
• Experience monitoring anesthesia and working with monitoring equipment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset
• Commitment to empathetic, gold‑standard veterinary medicine

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• Detail‑oriented and clinically confident
• Compassionate and patient‑focused
• Motivated to grow and advance in your veterinary career

You’ll Grow with Us  

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:  

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU  
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills   
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital  

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.  

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools 

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

About Thrive 

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. 

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.