Vet Assistant - Compassionate Care & Great Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering high-quality animal care. Expected salary is $16–$18 per hour, with a Mon-Fri schedule and rotating Saturdays.

The role emphasizes compassionate animal handling, client communication, and accurate record-keeping. The hospital provides comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and an employee pet discount to support you and your pets while you contribute to

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in 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

Skills

Animal handling

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication with pet owners

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering high-quality animal care. Expected salary is $16–$18 per hour, with a Mon-Fri schedule and rotating Saturdays.

The role emphasizes compassionate animal handling, client communication, and accurate record-keeping. The hospital provides comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and an employee pet discount to support you and your pets while you contribute to