ICU Veterinary Technician Assistant - Day Shift

Advanced Veterinary Care - UT; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pet care discounts

CE opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Advanced Veterinary Care is seeking an ICU Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our growing team in Salt Lake City. This role supports our clinicians and helps maintain high patient care standards in a fast-paced environment.

We value teamwork, growth, and excellence in emergency and specialty medicine. The position offers opportunities for hands-on learning, pet care, and professional development within a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with animal handling preferred.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with patient restraint and handling.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, treatment areas, and kennels between patients.
• Stock hospital supplies and maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Provide basic patient care such as walking, feeding, and monitoring animals.
• Help with laundry, instrument cleaning, and sterilization.
• Support patient intake, discharge, and client communication as needed.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and adhere to infection control protocols.

Skills

Animal handling

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Flexible schedule

Job description

Description

Advanced Veterinary Care is seeking an ICU Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our growing team!

Position Overview: Technicians Assistants play a vital role in supporting our veterinary technicians, doctors, and the overall hospital workflow. This position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about animals, eager to learn, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment.

About Us: Advanced Veterinary Care (AVC) is a leading 24/7 emergency and specialty animal hospital in Salt Lake City, dedicated to providing the gold standard in veterinary medicine. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, compassionate team and a culture that supports growth, learning, and excellence in patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with patient restraint and handling
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, treatment areas, and kennels between patients
• Stock hospital supplies and maintain clean, organized workspaces
• Provide basic patient care such as walking, feeding, and monitoring animals
• Help with laundry, instrument cleaning, and sterilization
• Support patient intake, discharge, and communication with clients as needed
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and adhere to infection control protocols

Qualifications:

• Previous animal handling experience preferred
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and grow in a team environment
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why Join AVC?

• Be part of a supportive, skilled team passionate about patient care
• Gain valuable experience in emergency and specialty medicine
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Work in a collaborative and high-energy hospital environment
• Employee pet care discounts, CE opportunities, and benefits

We invest heavily in our team members with many opportunities for growth and development! We offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid parental leave, matching 401(k), paid time off, continuing education, generous pet discounts, and much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.