Veterinary Assistant - General Practice

VCA Animal Hospitals • Littleton, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Deer Creek Animal Hospital in Littleton, CO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind, multi-doctor hybrid hospital! Our hospital has been serving the Littleton community for over 35 years. We are AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight knit community is a great place to call home. We are located at the base of the foothills and have the perfect location to be part of a fun, collaborative team, broaden your skillset and explore the outdoors. At VCA Deer Creek, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Asssistant looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you. As a member of the VCA team, you will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Requirements

• Support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
• Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for the next step in your career
• New graduate seeking mentorship

Responsibilities

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Benefits

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits package
• medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days
• 401(k)
• generous employee pet discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees