Veterinary Assistant - General Practice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, CO is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our general practice team. The role supports doctors and technicians, delivering compassionate care and a positive client experience.

The position offers a 4x10 schedule and hourly pay between $20 and $24, with a community-focused culture that values each team member's skills and personality. Join us to contribute to high-quality animal care and ongoing professional development within the VCA

Qualifications

• Experience supporting veterinarians and technicians in daily exams and procedures.
• Ability to take histories and vital signs accurately.
• Familiarity with maintaining medical records and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and assist in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Fill prescriptions as allowed by law.
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Maintain medical records and a clean, safe hospital environment.
• Assist doctors and technicians as needed.

Skills

Restraint and assisting in exams

Medical histories and vitals

Laboratory work

Diagnostic imaging

Compassionate care

Medical records

Team support for doctors/technicians

Clean, safe hospital environment

Job description

Join The VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital Team!

Location: Denver, CO

Application Deadline: 11/7/2026

Pay: $20-24/hr.

Full-time: 4x10's

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our general practice department. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support the 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. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Why Join the VCA Family?

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. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, 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 opportunities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• 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 and sick time
• 401(k)

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