Full-Time Veterinary Assistant: Surgery, Dentistry & Client Care

Western Veterinary Partners; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $500 bonus

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Country View Veterinary Hospital in American Fork, UT seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support exams, surgeries, dentistry, and outpatient care. You will work with a collaborative team delivering compassionate service to clients and patients, maintaining records and helping ensure smooth procedures.

The role emphasizes active client education, precise patient handling, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced hospital setting. Benefits include health coverage, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint.
• Strong client communication and education skills.
• Experience with exams, blood draws, IV placement and outpatient procedures.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Surgical setup and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Surgical setup

Anesthesia monitoring

Blood draws

Vital signs

Multi-tasking

Job description

Country View Veterinary Hospital in American Fork, UT seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support exams, surgeries, dentistry, and outpatient care. You will work with a collaborative team delivering compassionate service to clients and patients, maintaining records and helping ensure smooth procedures.

The role emphasizes active client education, precise patient handling, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced hospital setting. Benefits include health coverage, 401k, and paid time off.