Veterinary Assistant Apprentice

VCA Animal Hospitals; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join VCA Firehouse as a Veterinary Assistant Apprentice in Denver, where you'll support a team dedicated to high-quality veterinary care. This role combines on-the-job training and coursework, leading to a Certified Veterinary Assistant credential. Anticipate diverse tasks including patient care, record maintenance, and client education, all within a supportive environment that fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k) plan

Generous employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Attended at least two semesters of courses.
• Credential completion and passing the State Licensing exam required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining medical records.
• Collecting history, TPR, and assisting in exam rooms.
• Preparing surgical suite and patients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Veterinary medicine

Technical know-how

Education

At least two semesters of courses

Job description

VCA Firehouse seeking an amazing Veterinary Assistant Apprentice to join our team. We are located in the beautiful Capitol Hill neighbor of Denver, right off of 6th Ave.
The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

The candidate will be part of the Veterinary Assistant on the Job Training and accredited technical school coursework. The candidate is expected to have attended at least two semesters of courses. Upon Externship (OJT training) credential completion and passing the State Licensing exam, the Apprentice will graduate with a Certified Veterinary Assistant credential and be eligible to apply for an advanced position.
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:
• Maintaining medical records.

• Collecting a history, TPR and assisting in exam rooms.

• Client education

• Preparing surgical suite and surgical patients.

• Filling prescriptions.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care and a home away from home for boarded and hospitalized pets.

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.

Pay range: $18.81 - $20.00 based on experience.

Application deadline: 6/13/2025.

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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.