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VCA Timpanogos Animal Hospital
Experienced Veterinary Assistant (1+ Year Clinical Experience Required)
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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.
$37,957 / year median in Utah
+36% projected growth
Job Description
Before applying, please note: This position requires at least one year of recent hands-on experience working as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician in a clinical veterinary hospital. Because we are a busy practice, we're looking for someone who can confidently perform core veterinary assistant/technician duties with minimal training and quickly become part of our medical team. Candidates must also be available to work a variety of shifts, including closing shifts and rotating Saturdays , as these are essential scheduling requirements for this position. If you're looking for a hospital where your technical skills are valued and you enjoy working alongside a collaborative, experienced medical team, we'd love to hear from you. We are a high-volume small animal practice seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys a variety of cases, and is committed to providing exceptional patient care. Our assistants and technicians play an essential role in patient treatment, anesthesia, diagnostics, client education, and supporting our doctors in delivering high-quality medicine. What You'll Do Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures. Perform venipuncture, laboratory diagnostics, radiographs, and patient treatments. Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia. Provide compassionate nursing care and client education. Work collaboratively with doctors and teammates to provide efficient, high-quality patient care. Support hospital operations while maintaining excellent customer service. Schedule This position requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including opening and closing shifts, as well as rotating Saturdays. Candidates should be able to reliably fulfill these scheduling requirements as they are an essential part of supporting hospital operations. Occasional on-call coverage for Sundays and holidays. Qualifications Minimum one year of recent hands-on experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical veterinary hospital required. Comfortable performing venipuncture, laboratory procedures, anesthesia monitoring, patient treatments, and assisting with examinations and surgery. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to cross-train and assist where needed throughout the hospital. Compensation & Benefits Compensation is based on experience and credentials. Part-time associates are eligible for generous pet care discounts and a 401(k) with employer matching. Full-time associates are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional certification reimbursement, tuition assistance, employee referral bonuses, and generous pet care discounts.