Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals·Louisville, Colorado

$20 - $20/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Practice for this role

Veterinary Assistant · $20 - $20/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-35% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Colorado ($30.00/hr, n=852)

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About the role

Pay for this role is about 35% below the Colorado median for dental roles.

Support technician and doctor teams by assisting in patient exams, routine procedures, and diagnostic imaging. Maintain a clean hospital environment and provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals while ensuring a positive client experience.

VCA Centennial Valley Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Location

Louisville,
CO
Full-time
Application
Deadline: 7/31/2026
Pay: $19.50 - 20.20/hr 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! 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) We value your time and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this role, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today. 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. 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.

Requirements

Candidates should be able to perform clinical support tasks including taking vitals and filling prescriptions. The role requires a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining detailed medical records.

Patient Care
Medical History Taking
Client Communication
Vital Signs Monitoring
Prescription Filling
Diagnostic Imaging
Medical Record Maintenance
Laboratory Work
Patient Restraint
Hospital Sanitation

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $20 - $20/hr
Location: Louisville, Colorado
Posted: Jun 15, 2026
Application: Employer website

Colorado veterinary assistants remain in demand

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