Lead Veterinary Assistant — Mentor Clinician & Team Lead

Western Veterinary Partners; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

401k with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Free pet boarding up to 20 days

Job summary

Alpine Animal Clinic in Helena, MT, part of Western Veterinary Partners, seeks an experienced Lead Veterinary Assistant to combine hands-on patient care with team leadership. You will support daily hospital operations, mentor staff, and serve as a clinical resource for the technical team to advance medical quality and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leading by example, developing staff skills, and maintaining high safety and compliance standards across exam, surgical, and dental

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Team or shift lead experience preferred.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring.
• Proficiency in anesthetic setup, monitoring, and recovery.
• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography.
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Radiology positioning and safety protocols.
• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations.
• Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Assisting with anesthesia set-up, monitoring, and recovery.
• Assisting in surgery and performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and communicating treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients.
• Delegating daily tasks and coordinating workflow to support exceptional patient care.
• Providing training, mentorship, and clinical guidance to Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
• Monitoring daily operations to uphold safety, efficiency, and medical standards.
• Building strong relationships with clients and fostering a collaborative, positive team culture.

Skills

Veterinary assistance

Team leadership

Patient assessment

Anesthesia setup

Dental radiography

Venipuncture

Radiology safety

Diagnostic testing

Job description

Alpine Animal Clinic in Helena, MT, part of Western Veterinary Partners, seeks an experienced Lead Veterinary Assistant to combine hands-on patient care with team leadership. You will support daily hospital operations, mentor staff, and serve as a clinical resource for the technical team to advance medical quality and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leading by example, developing staff skills, and maintaining high safety and compliance standards across exam, surgical, and dental