Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick time

Pet discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital in Denver, CO, seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will support technicians and doctors, perform routine clinical tasks, and help deliver high-quality patient care in a busy AAHA-accredited practice.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with opportunities for education and professional development, competitive wages, and a supportive, positive work environment. Deadline to apply is 2026-09-30.

Responsibilities

• Examine and assess patients under supervision
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures
• Assist with surgical prep and procedures
• Perform dental cleanings and radiographs
• Manage venipuncture and catheter placement
• Prepare medications and handle pharmacy duties
• Support rigorous client communication and care of hospitalized animals

Job description

VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Location: 1038 E 6th Ave Unit B, Denver, CO 80218

Pay: $28.00 - 33.00 per hour, depending on experience

Application Deadline: 9/30/2026

Full-time, 40 hours a week

VCA Firehouse is a 7-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice located in the lovely Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver.

Why Join VCA Firehouse Animal Hospital?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants 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 career has to offer. At VCA 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, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)

As a member of the VCA team, you will support 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. We want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

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

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