Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospital•Aurora, CO

48d•$17 - $20

About The Position

VCA Smoky Hill Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant (1+ years experience) VCA Smoky Hill Animal Hospital is a growing 4 doctor practice that allows our team to be themselves. Becoming a part of our team would mean you are joining one of the most supportive cultures you will find. The majority of our team members have been with our hospital for many years, and we are looking for the right individual to help us grow! We go out of our way to make you a part of our family while ensuring you can still be with your own. Work-life-balance is extremely important to us and we do our best to ensure you can have a life inside and outside of work. We encourage our team to grow and develop their skill, as well as allow them to further their education with scholarships through Penn Foster. You've worked hard to get where you are and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Venipuncture catheter placement radiology anesthesia monitoring physical examinations patient assessment surgical preparation assisting dentistry laboratory work pharmacy patient recovery compassionate care for our hospitalized patients We offer a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including: Medical/dental/vision insurance Pet care discounts Paid time off (including holiday and sick days) 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Health and well-being program that provides resources and training Free membership to NAVTA Scholarship opportunities Student loan guidance Compensation negotiable based on experience and credentials, $17 - $20 Application deadline: 12/31/25 If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com