Veterinary Assistant - Radiology

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on learning

Monitoring equipment

CT and MRI access

Job summary

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, CO is seeking an assistant to join our Radiology department. Our technicians and assistants are responsible for the technical duties, client communication and patient care related to their role and department.

This full-time position offers hands-on learning with multi-modal monitoring equipment, CT and MRI access, and a supportive team dedicated to outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary medicine as an assistant is preferred.
• New graduates must have a strong interest in oncology and keen ability to apply knowledge and advance quickly.

Responsibilities

• All tasks related to assisting the radiologist and technicians in appointments and chemotherapy.
• Think analytically through disease process and patient needs.
• Inspire and teach students and new associates.
• Ensure documentation is appropriate, thorough, and complete.

Job description

Join The VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital Team!

Location: Denver, CO

Application Deadline: 11/30/2026

Compensation: $20-24/hr

Full-time: 4x10s, Sunday through Wednesday

VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital is seeking an assistant 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:

• Hands-on learning, didactic training, and collaboration on case management and treatment to provide the highest quality patient care.
• Multi-modal monitoring equipment.
• Utilization of advanced technology; CT and MRI.

Responsibilities:

• All tasks related to assisting the radiologist and technicians in appointments and chemotherapy.
• Think analytically through disease process and patient needs.
• Inspire and teach students and new associates.
• Ensure documentation is appropriate, thorough, and complete.

Qualifications:

• Experience in veterinary medicine as an assistant is preferred.
• New graduates must have a strong interest in oncology and keen ability to apply knowledge and advance quickly.

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.

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.