Compassionate Vet Assistant — PTO & Pet Discount

Best Care Pet Hospital; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pet discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. The role supports patient care, client communication, and clinic operations with a focus on animal welfare and service excellence.

Salary ranges from $16 to $18 per hour, based on experience. Schedule is Mon–Fri with rotating Saturdays; 10‑hour shifts 2–4 times per week, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and an employee pet

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Proficiency in disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Perform basic lab tests, such as collecting samples.
• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision.
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate with pet owners about care, plans, and follow‑ups.
• Keep the clinic clean and stocked, ensuring a sanitary environment.

Skills

Animal experience

Disinfection & clinical tasks

Animal handling safety

Job description

Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. The role supports patient care, client communication, and clinic operations with a focus on animal welfare and service excellence.

Salary ranges from $16 to $18 per hour, based on experience. Schedule is Mon–Fri with rotating Saturdays; 10‑hour shifts 2–4 times per week, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and an employee pet