Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Denver, CO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team. VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital is a member of a group of hospitals working to rethink the future of veterinary medicine. If you are curious about different ways to solve existing problems in veterinary medicine and enjoy being on the leading edge, VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital is the hospital for you! You will be joining a network of like-minded associates, supported by an all-star team and have access to our latest digital tools. 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

• Full-time
• Ability to create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.
• Ability to deliver an outstanding client experience.
• Ability to provide exceptional care to every patient.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.
• Curious about different ways to solve existing problems in veterinary medicine.
• Enjoy being on the leading edge of veterinary medicine.

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

• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed