Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist

Job Description

Care Animal Hospital is a high-touch, full service veterinary hospital just south of Standley Lake in Arvada, Colorado. Care Animal Hospital has six fantastic full time doctors and while the majority of our patients are canine, feline, pocket pets, and exotics, we do see the occasional goat as well!

We are currently undergoing some construction while we expand our physical footprint so we can offer care to even more patients in the Arvada. While we have been a part of the community for 35 years, we still have potential to grow and are excited by the opportunity to do so!

Our focus for the staff is a community-centered feel of inclusion and support. We have a wonderful culture, carefully crafted by each individual team member, and ensured by the doctors and management team. Our team is very important to us and their flourishment is our top priority.

This position will ideally be a hybrid of Client Service Representative and Exam Room Assistant. The Client Service Representative is responsible for taking phone calls, monitoring our hospital email and text message inbox, scheduling clients, checking clients in and out for appointments or procedures, and handling cash drawers and reconciliations at the end of the night. The Exam Room assistant is responsible for taking medical histories and relaying said history to doctors, restraining patients for examination and procedures, handling lab samples, filling medications, and sending doctor communications to clients.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply, even if one half the coin is not as appealing as the other. This position is flexible and does not necessarily need to be hybrid.

Previous experience is a bonus, but certainly not required. Any veterinary information or skills required for both sides of the position can be acquired during the training process.

Compensation, for both Part- and Full-time

• Base hourly rate of $16-$20
• Eligible for periodic bonuses
• Pet care, CE, and scrub allowances
• Treatment item, pharmacy, and retail discounts
• Paid sick-time
• 401(k)

Additional Full-time Compensation

Accepting applications through 10-31-25

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.