Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short term disability

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Black Dog Veterinary Services in Bozeman, MT is seeking a motivated Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit team. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with no weekends or after-hours, opportunities to work with technicians and doctors, and exposure to advanced surgeries, dentistry, and integrative care.

You’ll perform radiographs, lab work, patient history, and client communication while helping maintain a clean, organized hospital.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Excellent client and team communication skills.
• Compassionate, professional, and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and restrain patients for techs and DVMs using Fear Free techniques.
• Assist in taking diagnostic radiographs as needed.
• Perform TPRs and obtain patient history.
• Assist in the collection and processing of lab samples.
• Fill prescriptions and support outpatient care as needed.
• Assist with client communication.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the hospital.
• Clean kennels, restock, walk patients in hospital for care among other duties.
• Collaborate with team members to support smooth hospital flow.
• Assist technicians and DVMs as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Fear Free handling

Job description

Veterinary Assistant – Black Dog Veterinary Services

About Us

Black Dog Veterinary Services, located in the beautiful mountain town of Bozeman, MT, is seeking a motivated and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our close-knit team. We are a progressive small animal hospital offering advanced surgeries, dentistry, innovative medical treatments, and integrative/alternative care options.

Here, you’ll get the opportunity to see and do it all, while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We offer no weekends and no after-hours. We are seeking a full-time team member with experience in veterinary medicine.

Our hospital is proud to provide high-quality medicine with a personal experience, supported by a small, dedicated staff who value teamwork, kindness, and respect. We hold regular team check-ins, encourage open communication, and are committed to creating a supportive culture.

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Assistant at Black Dog Veterinary Services, you’ll work side by side with our technicians and doctors. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Safely handle and restrain patients for techs and DVM's using Fear Free techniques
• Assist in taking diagnostic radiographs as needed
• Perform TPR's and obtain patient history
• Assist in the collection and processing of lab samples
• Fill prescriptions and support outpatient care as needed
• Assist with client communication
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the hospital
• Clean kennels, restock, walk patients in hospital for care among other duties
• Collaborate with team members to support smooth hospital flow
• Assist technicians and DVM's as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant (1+ years preferred)
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• Compassionate, professional, and team-oriented mindset

Pay: Starting at $19/hr DOE

Benefits package for full-time team members including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with buy-up plan options
• Short term disability with buy-up plan option
• Elective benefits offered through company
• Matching 401(k)

Full-time team members are eligible a large benefit package.

Why Join Us

At Black Dog Veterinary Services, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future. We prioritize high standards of care, support each other with kindness, and provide a personal experience for both our clients and their pets.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.