Emergency Vet Assistant — Fast-Paced ER & Hands-On Care

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Pet care discounts

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition support

Job summary

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support the emergency department. You will assist DVMs, interact with clients, and care for patients across their hospital stays.

Responsibilities include restraining animals, taking histories and vitals, performing basic lab work and imaging, and maintaining medical records while upholding a clean, safe hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in emergency veterinary care is preferred.
• Strong client communication and compassionate patient care.
• Ability to take histories, vitals, and assist DVMs during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist emergency DVMs and maintain a low-stress environment.
• Restrain and handle patients during exams and procedures.
• Take detailed medical histories and monitor vitals.
• Fill prescriptions as allowed by law and maintain records.
• Perform basic lab work and diagnostic imaging as directed.
• Keep hospital area clean and assist other staff as needed.

Skills

Restraint

Vital signs

Medical history

Pharmacy duties

Lab work

Imaging/diagnostics

Medical records

Client communication

Team support

Tools

Lab equipment

Imaging equipment

Job description

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support the emergency department. You will assist DVMs, interact with clients, and care for patients across their hospital stays.

Responsibilities include restraining animals, taking histories and vitals, performing basic lab work and imaging, and maintaining medical records while upholding a clean, safe hospital environment.