VCA Fort Collins Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time **Experienced Veterinary Assistant** to join our practice currently located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and work in both our General Practice and Urgent Care! **Schedule** Full-time position, 4/10’s, weekend availability required (every Saturday, some Sunday). General Practice from 8am-6pm and Urgent Care is 10am-8pm, 7 days a week. Some Holiday coverage is required. **Location** 4900 S College Ave Suite 120, Fort Collins, CO 80525 **Compensation** The pay range for this position is $18 - $21 / hour. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. To be considered for this position, please apply by 11/8/2024. **About Us** VCA Fort Collins promotes a community of healthy, happy pets by providing quality medicine and individualized compassionate care. The hospital is a member of **_VCA IdeaPark_** , a group of hospitals working to rethink the future of veterinary medicine. You will be joining a network of like-minded associates, supported by an all-star team and have access to our latest digital tools. We have a wonderful clientele. **What You’ll Do** + Follow digital treatment plans prescribed by DVM + Obtain quality lab samples via venipuncture, cystocentesis, fecal collection, etc. + Perform in-hospital laboratory diagnostics including fecals, urinalysis, cytology, etc. + Process lab samples utilizing in-hospital laboratory equipment + Use low-stress patient-handling techniques + Perform diagnostic radiographs (hands-free as allowed) + Administer injections, medications, and veterinary care as directed by a veterinarian + Calculate and administer sedation for minor procedures + Administer and monitor general anesthesia, if required + Maintain accurate, complete digital medical records + Fill prescriptions + Maintain a clean work environment including following any infectious disease protocols, handling medical/biomedical, and infectious waste appropriately **Qualifications** + **Required: minimum 3 years of veterinary experience in a general practice or emergency setting** + **Preferred: a current veterinary technician license in the state of Colorado or be eligible to transfer/obtain a license in Colorado.** + Ability to operate with a sense of urgency and high pace + Exceptional interpersonal skills + Willingness to jump in as needed + Able to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment + Comfortable asking for help and clarification when needed + Possess high attention to detail **Benefits** Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team for full-time associates (part-time benefits may vary)! + Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay + Continuing Education allowance and license reimbursement + Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) + Referral bonuses + Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family + Health saving account, and Flexible spending account + Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, and more + Life, short, and long-term disability insurance (company-paid) + Paid parental leave for new parents + 401(k) (company match) + Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA and Mars Veterinary Health + Dedicated onboarding and development support + Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups + Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU **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