Full-Time Veterinary Assistant - Sawtooth Animal Center

Sawtooth Animal Center, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawtooth Animal Center in Idaho is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, restraining and handling patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, and assisting with medications and laboratory work.

This role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and a chance to contribute to high‑quality patient care while following safety protocols and maintaining

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Greet and assist clients and patients.
• Triage patients and communicate concerns to the medical team.
• Assist veterinarians with patient care, including medication administration and restraint.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Greet patients and owners and record vital signs.
• Triage patients and assist with exams and treatments.
• Calm and soothe anxious patients.
• Assist doctors and technicians with medications and restraints.
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.
• Maintain hospital equipment and records.
• Keep the facility clean and organized.
• Promote hospital products and services.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EKG equipment

Vital sign monitors

Radiography equipment

Job description

Full-Time Veterinary Assistant - Sawtooth Animal Center

PetVet Care Centers' Sawtooth Animal Center is currently seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Sun Valley and Sawtooth Animal Centers (Bellevue, Idaho) are a collaborative group of veterinary hospitals located near the beautiful ski resort mountain town of Sun Valley, Idaho. Sun Valley Animal Center is one of the premier orthopedic veterinary hospitals in the Northwest. Our hospitals offer a supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering excellent patient care and client service. Our valley gives you access to a multitude of 4 season outdoor activities including skiing, boating, mountain biking, and hiking.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a collaborative team focused on high-quality patient care
• Work alongside experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Access opportunities for ongoing training, learning, and professional growth
• Follow standardized protocols and best practices to support safe, consistent patient care
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture where teamwork, communication, and patient care come first

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED.
• Greet and assist clients and patients
• Triage patients and communicate concerns to the medical team
• Assist veterinarians with patient care, including medication administration and restraint
• Prepare and