Veterinary Assistant - General Practice Part-Time

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Pet care discounts

Free or low-cost mental health support

Job summary

VCA Deer Creek Animal Hospital in Littleton, CO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind, multi-doctor hybrid hospital. This part-time role supports the Doctor and Technician teams, restraining and assisting in exams, taking vitals, performing lab work and imaging, and maintaining medical records in a collaborative setting.

We offer a tight-knit team, AHAA accreditation, and opportunities for mentorship and skill growth.

Qualifications

• Restraint and assist in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Maintain medical records and support Doctor/Technician staff.

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.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
• Maintain medical records.
• Assist Doctor and Technician staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Patient restraint

Vital signs

Laboratory work

Medical records

Team support

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

VCA Deer Creek Animal Hospital in Littleton, CO is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind, multi-doctor hybrid hospital!

Location: Littleton, CO

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50

Application deadline: 10/31/2026

Part-Time: Fridays 9A-8P, possibly Sundays 9A-8P

Our hospital has been serving the Littleton community for over 35 years. We are AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight knit community is a great place to call home. We are located at the base of the foothills and have the perfect location to be part of a fun, collaborative team, broaden your skillset and explore the outdoors.

At VCA Deer Creek, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! 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! Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Asssistant looking for the next step in your career or a new graduate seeking mentorship, our team is ready to partner with you.

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