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Idaho Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Assistant - Patient Care

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What they do

A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$38,482 / year median in Idaho

+31% projected growth

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Veterinary Assistant - Patient Care Idaho Veterinary Hospital Nampa, ID Job Details Full-time $15 - $17 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Patient monitoring Attention to detail Dog walking Time management Full Job Description Help us create exceptional care... one patient, one task, and one clean space at a time. At Idaho Veterinary Hospital , we believe every role matters. While our doctors diagnose and our technicians provide medical care, our Patient Care team keeps everything moving behind the scenes. From caring for hospitalized pets to creating a clean, safe environment, you'll play an essential role in helping our entire hospital provide outstanding veterinary medicine. If you're someone who loves staying busy, notices the little things before anyone else does, and takes pride in making everything around you better, we'd love to meet you. We're an AAHA Accredited Hospital, practicing Fear Free Certified handling in Nampa, Idaho and have proudly served our community for more than 60 years. Our team of nine veterinarians provide advanced medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets in a fast-paced, compassionate environment where teamwork, kindness, and a "How can I help?" attitude are part of our everyday culture. What You'll Do No two days are exactly the same. You'll help our hospital run smoothly by: Caring for hospitalized patients, including walking, feeding, and monitoring their comfort Assisting doctors and technicians by safely restraining patients for procedures such as blood draws, nail trims, radiographs, ultrasounds, and more Cleaning and preparing treatment areas, exam rooms, kennels, and outdoor spaces Laundry (yes... lots of laundry!) Stocking supplies and receiving inventory Helping maintain a clean, organized, safe hospital environment Jumping in wherever you're needed to support the team You Might Be the Perfect Fit If You... Love staying busy and rarely stand still Notice what needs to be done without waiting to be asked Take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly Have a positive attitude and enjoy helping others succeed Are dependable and show up ready to work Have excellent time management skills Pay attention to the little details because you know they matter Are always looking for ways to improve things No veterinary experience? That's okay! We're happy to train someone with the right attitude, work ethic, and desire to learn. This Position Is Physically Active You'll spend most of your day on your feet, lifting pets and inventory, moving throughout the hospital, and working in all areas of veterinary medicine. You'll also need to be comfortable around blood, urine, feces, vomit, surgery, and all the other "less glamorous" parts of helping animals. If that doesn't scare you, we're off to a great start. Schedule Full-time (35-40 hours/week) Four 10-hour shifts Typical hours: 8:00 AM-7:00 PM Rotating Saturdays and Sundays Some holidays required
Pay & Benefits Pay:
$15-$17/hour We also offer: 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees Retirement plan Paid Time Off Employee pet discounts Continuing education opportunities Uniform allowance Supportive, team-focused culture Grow With Us Many of our team members have built long, rewarding careers here. If you're interested in learning and growing, we'll invest in you and help you develop new skills and opportunities over time. At the same time, we also deeply value people who love this role for what it is. Patient Care is an incredibly important part of our hospital, and there is genuine pride in being the person who helps every patient, every doctor, every technician, and every client have a better day. If you're looking for meaningful work, enjoy staying active, and find satisfaction in making a difference through the little things, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay:
$15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person