Veterinary Assistant

VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.Location: 531 Jerry St Castle Rock, CO 80104Job Type: Part-time, Full-timePay: $16.00 - 19.00 per hour, based on experienceThe deadline for applications is 06/06/2025.In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Duties will include:

• Taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system
• Checking in patients and connecting with clients
• Learning about the medical process and using a team approach in patient supervision and documentation
• Working with a supervising Doctor to complete and submit medical records
• Communicating with patients and supervising doctors professionally
• Helping electronically prescribe medication for patients
• Assisting veterinary technicians with restraint, vaccinations, etc.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.
• You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

Why Apply to VCA Douglas County?

• We are a tight-knit, high performing hospital with very low turnover.
• We have served the Castle Rock community for over 25 years with high quality medicine, boarding and dog day care.
• Our medical and CSR staff work closely together.
• You are looking to join a general practice veterinary clinic with great work/ life balance
• We are open Monday - Friday from 8 am - 6 pm and offer 4 or 5 day shifts per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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.