Vet Assistant: Animal Care, Exams & Surgeries

Best Care Pet Hospital; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Pet discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a full-time Vet Assistant to join our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. You will help ensure high-quality care during exams, treatments, and surgeries, while engaging with pet owners and maintaining a safe, clean clinic.

We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive hourly pay, PTO and holidays, and an employee pet discount. If you are reliable, compassionate, and eager to grow in a busy animal hospital, apply today.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle 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

Job description

Best Care Pet Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve —medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.

Salary: $16-$18/hr based on experience and skillset.

Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:30 - 5:30, rotating Saturdays, 10 hour shifts 2-4 times per week

Key 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

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

WhyBest Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD?

We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital specialty and advanced care, sport medicine and rehab, and a variety of specialty surgeries.

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