Veterinary Assistant- Radiology

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

Job summary

Join the VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital as a veterinary assistant in Denver, CO, specializing in radiology with a strong emphasis on patient care. Experience hands-on learning with advanced technology, contribute to diagnostic imaging needs, and become part of a dedicated team. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a family-like environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

401(k) plan

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a veterinary assistant preferred.
• Analytical and strong in patient needs assessment.
• Ability to inspire and teach new associates or students.

Responsibilities

• Perform all diagnostic imaging tasks for patients.
• Ensure thorough and complete documentation.
• Collaborate with the team on case management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Patient care

Education

Veterinary assistant experience preferred

New grads 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 will 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