Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals
**The pay range for this position is $16-$20 per hour based upon experience and qualifications.**
**This position will be be closed on March 31st. 2025**
In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:
+ Taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system
+ Checking in patients and connecting with clients
+ Learning about the medical process and using a team approach in patient supervision and documentation
+ Working with a supervising Doctor to complete and submit medical records
+ Communicating with patients and supervising doctors professionally
+ Helping electronically prescribe medication for patients
+ Assisting veterinary technicians with restraint, vaccinations, etc.
At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.
+ You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
+ You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
WHY APPLY AT VCA MOUNTAINVIEW?
+ We are a tight-knit, high performing hospital with very low turnover.
+ We have served the Highlands Ranch community for over 20 years with high quality medicine, boarding and dog day care.
+ Our medical, kennel and CSR staff work closely together and many are cross trained to assist each other.
+ Great discounts on boarding and daycare as well as medical services
+ You are looking to join a general practice veterinary clinic with great work/ life balance
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
+ 401(k)
+ Dental insurance
+ Employee discount
+ Health insurance
+ Life insurance
+ Paid time off
+ Vision insurance
Schedule:
+ Monday to Friday
+ Limited Saturday availability, no Sundays
Ability to commute/relocate:
+ Highlands Ranch, CO 80126: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
+ Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
**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
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