Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Denver, CO

43d•$19 - $24

About The Position

VCA Central Park Animal Hospital is located in the Central Park neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. We have serviced the Central Park area with compassionate veterinary care for over 20 years. We are an AAHA-accredited facility, and our team is dedicated to making it their mission to help pets live longer, healthy lives. We rely on teamwork; each team member is equally important in helping our patients and clients. At VCA Central Park, we want to add Full-Time Veterinary Assistants to our hospital. Our hospital has a unique culture that values each person's skill and personality. Why Join the VCA Central Park Animal Hospital? We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary assistant offers. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Responsibilities

Physical examinations and patient assessment
Anesthesia monitoring
Surgical preparation and assisting
Dentistry
Radiology
Laboratory work
Venipuncture
Catheter placement
Pharmacy
Patient recovery
Compassionate care

Benefits

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick leave accruals
401(k)
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!