Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals•Greenwood Village, CO
•$18 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
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
- Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients
- Deliver an outstanding client experience
- Provide exceptional care to every patient
- Restrain and assist in patient exams and routine procedures
- Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals
- Fill prescriptions (as allowed by law)
- Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
- Provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals
- Maintain medical records
- Assist Doctor and Technician staff as needed
- Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment
Nice To Haves
- Continuing education opportunities
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Generous pet care discounts
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
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
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k)
- Generous pet care discounts
- Continuing education opportunities
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
