Veterinary Assistant — Client-Focused Animal Care Pro

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Mountainview Animal Hospital & Pet Lodge in Highlands Ranch, CO is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support the Technician and Doctor teams, creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.

Responsibilities include restraining and assisting with exams, taking medical histories and vitals, handling prescriptions as allowed, performing lab work and imaging, maintaining records, and keeping the hospital clean.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar role preferred.
• Ability to restrain and assist in patient exams.
• Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions as allowed by law.
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting doctors and technicians as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and assist in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Take medical histories and patient vitals.
• Fill prescriptions as allowed by law.
• Perform lab work and diagnostic imaging.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
• Maintain medical records and documents.
• Support doctors and technicians in daily tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Restraint & exam support

Medical histories & vitals

Prescription handling

Lab work & imaging

Compassionate care

Medical records maintenance

Team support

Clean hospital upkeep

Job description

VCA Mountainview Animal Hospital & Pet Lodge in Highlands Ranch, CO is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will support the Technician and Doctor teams, creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.

Responsibilities include restraining and assisting with exams, taking medical histories and vitals, handling prescriptions as allowed, performing lab work and imaging, maintaining records, and keeping the hospital clean.