Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - 4-Day Week & Benefits

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet discount

401(k) with company match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Countryside Veterinary Hospital in Idaho Falls is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering high-quality animal care. The role offers medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, PTO, and a 401(k) match, plus a pet discount and referral bonus.

Salary ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, with 8–10 hour shifts, four days per week, Monday–Friday. Join our caring team and help ensure excellent patient and client service.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
• Technical know-how in areas such as 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 laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Job description

Countryside Veterinary Hospital in Idaho Falls is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering high-quality animal care. The role offers medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, PTO, and a 401(k) match, plus a pet discount and referral bonus.

Salary ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, with 8–10 hour shifts, four days per week, Monday–Friday. Join our caring team and help ensure excellent patient and client service.