Vet Assistant: Compassionate Animal Care & Clinic Support

Veterinary Practice Partners; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pet discount

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. The role focuses on delivering high-quality animal care and excellent client service in a fast-paced clinic.

Salary ranges from $16–$18 per hour based on experience, with Mon-Fri 7:30–5:30 and rotating Saturdays. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and an employee pet discount, plus paid time off and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication and using diagnostic equipment.

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.

Skills

Experience with animals

Vet setting experience

Physical ability

Tools

Disinfection procedures

Medication administration

Diagnostic equipment use

Job description

Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to join a team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. The role focuses on delivering high-quality animal care and excellent client service in a fast-paced clinic.

Salary ranges from $16–$18 per hour based on experience, with Mon-Fri 7:30–5:30 and rotating Saturdays. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and an employee pet discount, plus paid time off and holidays.