Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Growth & Pet Discount

Socket.dev; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will help ensure each animal receives excellent care and high standards of service while supporting owners.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and a pet discount. The role requires hands-on animal care, safety-focused restraint, and collaboration with the veterinary team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Comfort with assisting during examinations and treatments.
• Ability to restrain 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.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Job description

Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will help ensure each animal receives excellent care and high standards of service while supporting owners.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and a pet discount. The role requires hands-on animal care, safety-focused restraint, and collaboration with the veterinary team.