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Now Hiring: Veterinary Assistant | Colorado

_Join a team where compassionate care and collaboration come first._

Are you passionate about animal health and ready to make a real difference every day? We’re looking for a **Veterinary Assistant** who is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and thrives in a supportive, team-focused environment. VCA Wingate Animal Hospital is a busy 3 doctor practice that sees a mix of small animal and exotic patients.

**Location:** Englewood, Colorado

**Schedule:** Full-time preferred | Part-time opportunities may be available

**Application deadline:** 12/31/2025

**Pay Range for this position** : $16.00-20.00/ hr based on experience

About the Role

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll be an essential part of our care team, supporting veterinarians and technicians in delivering high-quality medical services. You’ll play a hands-on role in both patient care and client communication, always with a focus on compassion and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

+ ClientService: this will be a cross trained position, meaning you will be capable of working at the front desk as well as in exam rooms

+ Exam rooms: you will obtain a TPR and history to present to the veterinarian, then assist the veterinarian in the exam room to provide any necessary treatments

+ Patient Handling: not only will you provide restraint for the veterinarians during an exam, but you will also assist the technicians with sample collection, diagnostic testing and treatments

+ Record Keeping: accurately maintain all patient records

+ Housekeeping: work with the team to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the hospital

+ Pharmacy: know the different medications, how to fill and go over directions with clients

+ Radiology: assist the technicians in obtaining diagnostic radiographs

+ Laboratory: know how to obtain and submit samples

+ Patient monitoring: during surgery and in post-op recovery

What** **We’re** **Looking For

+ Previous experience in a veterinary setting preferred

+ A genuine love for animals and a calm, caring demeanor

+ Strong communication and organizational skills

+ Ability to work well within a team-focused culture

+ Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

+ People who enjoy working with people

+ Self-motivating

+ Strong work ethic

Why Join Us?

At our clinic, we believe a positive team culture is the foundation for excellent patient care. You’ll be part of a group that values respect, support, and shared purpose. We offer:

+ Competitive pay

+ Training and growth opportunities

+ A healthy work-life balance

+ A collaborative and fun workplace culture

+ Employee pet care discounts

Ready to grow your career in veterinary medicine with a team that** **truly cares** **?

Apply today with your resume and a cover letter about why you're passionate about animal care.

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