Veterinary Assistant- Radiology

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

Job summary

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join the radiology department in Denver. The role involves diagnostic imaging, patient care, and collaboration in a family-like environment. Full training and advanced technology provided. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k) plan

Generous employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• Welcoming new graduates.
• Knowledge of advanced technologies (CT, MRI) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Handle diagnostic imaging tasks.
• Document patient needs accurately.
• Mentor new associates and students.

Skills

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Patient care

Education

Experience as a veterinary assistant

New graduates welcome

Job description

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is seeking a veterinary assistant with 1-2 years of experience to join our team in our radiology department. Our technicians and assistants are responsible for the technical duties, client communication and patient care related to their role and department.

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital has an exciting history (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Vets). We were established in 1971, became a 24 hour hospital in 1974, and we aren’t slowing down. We take pride in providing outstanding, innovative patient care. We are so proud of the hospital and team we work with and we want you to join us.

Benefits of working with our highly skilled team:

• We have a two Board Certified Radiologists on site.
  • Hands-on learning, didactic training, and collaboration on case management and treatment to provide the highest quality patient care.
• Utilization of advanced technology; CT, MRI, fluoroscopy.
• Focus on hands free radiographic positioning.

Responsibilities:

• All tasks related to the diagnostic imaging needs of the hospital and it’s patients.
• Think analytically through disease process and patient needs.
• Inspire and teach students and new associates.
• Ensure documentation is appropriate, thorough, and complete.
• Generous paid and 100% voluntary on call for MRI and CT imaging.

Qualifications:

• Experienced, veterinary assistants are preferred.
• We also welcome new grads!
• $18.81-23/hr depending on credentials and experience.
• To be considered for this role please apply by 7/23/2025

Our hospital is located in beautiful Denver, CO. You can be in the mountains within 30 minutes to enjoy all the sports and outdoor activities your heart could desire. Outdoors isn’t your thing? Not to worry, Denver is in top ranking for Craft Breweries and the food scene is amazing.

If you’re ready to join a family-like environment and have fun while you’re at work please apply! If we think you’re potentially a good fit for our hospital we will contact you via email or phone call shortly.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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.