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.
Are you a licensed veterinary professional (LVT, RVT, CVT or equivalent) or an experienced technician with 2 or more years of experience looking to join a privately-owned veterinary clinic in beautiful Bozeman, Montana? We are hiring skilled and passionate individuals to be part of our dynamic team.
What we offer:
Diverse Practice Areas:
General Practice, Emergency, Rehab, Surgery, Advanced Imaging, Reproduction Hands-on Training and Skill Development Flexible Scheduling Full-time and Part-time positions available Who We Are Our mission is to provide high-quality veterinary care to patients and their families. We strive to provide a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable and respected. We believe that every animal deserves the best possible care. Our vision is to be the leading veterinary practice in the community. We want to be known for our excellent care, compassionate staff, and our committment to our patients. The veterinary field presents tough challenges daily, and our goal is to help our team thrive- not just survive- in this environment. We operate as one team with one mission, delivering the highest standard of care to our patients and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Venipuncture:
Drawing blood from dogs and cats for various tests. IV Catheter placement
Diagnostic Imaging:
Positioning animals and operating imaging equipment
Anesthesia:
Administering anesthesia, monitoring anesthesia levels and vital signs during surgical procedures.
Dental Prophylaxis:
Cleaning and polishing teeth, dental charting, performing dental x-rays. Advanced training in dentistry is a plus.
Surgical Assistance:
Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures, including preparation, monitoring and post-operative care.
Pharmacology:
Knowledge of medications. Maintaining accurate and timely medical records.
Candidate Requirements:
You must have at least 2 years of experience as a veterinary technician in a small animal veterinary clinic. You must be able to safely restrain dogs and cats of all sizes, lift up to 50 pounds and be able to bend, stand and be active for extended periods of time. You must be willing to learn our standard operating procedures, enjoy educating clients and coworkers on preventative testing, perform all technical aspects of anesthesia, dentistry, surgery and proficiently care for sick patients. You are an outgoing, patient, even tempered person who enjoys making a clients life better by helping solve their pet's problems. You are the type of person that understands this job is not always sunshine and rainbows. You embrace the challenges and look forward to solving each new problem that you are presented with. Details are important to you and people describe you as conscientious. Your log books, patient records, treatment sheets and anesthesia records are always complete. It would be great if you have experience working with AviMark. Amazing phone skills and a hospitality mindset are a must. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who can fit our team culture and values, and help us fulfill our mission and vision. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter and three professional references. Application review will begin Monday, September 14, 2026. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Pay:
$19.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 38.0 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Uniform allowance
