Veterinary Assistant - General Practice Part-Time

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; 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

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition 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. The role supports our Doctor and Technician teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients.

The position offers a part-time schedule, including Fridays and possibly Sundays, with competitive wages and opportunities for mentorship and career development within the VCA network.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar role preferred.
• Comfort with restraining animals during exams and procedures.
• Ability to document medical histories and patient vitals accurately.
• Familiarity with basic lab work and diagnostic imaging is helpful.

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.
• Support doctors and technicians as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Patient exam assistance

Medical history taking

Vital signs

Laboratory work

Diagnostic imaging

Hospital cleanliness

Client communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Prescription handling

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.

Benefits

• 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)

We value your time and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process.

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.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.