**VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital** is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join the team at our AAHA Accredited General practice in Castle Rock, CO. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. **The pay for this position is $19-21 an hour, based on experience** **This position will be closed on 1/31/25** 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 inpatient exam 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 patients. Maintaining medical records. Assisting our 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. Career Progression Program Medical/Dental/Vision Generous personal pet care discounts Paid vacation and sick time for full time employees Life, and Short term/Long term disability insurance Free mental health and wellness subscriptions Tuition sponsorships Referral Bonuses Paid parental leave 401k matching Employee assistance program Flexible saving account/Health saving account Life insurance equaling annual salary **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