Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Centreville; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet discount

401(k) with company match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Countryside Veterinary Hospital in Idaho Falls is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering high-quality animal care. The role offers medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, PTO, and a 401(k) match, plus a pet discount and referral bonus.

Salary ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, with 8–10 hour shifts, four days per week, Monday–Friday. Join our caring team and help ensure excellent patient and client service.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
• 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

Countryside Veterinary Hosptial is hiring a full-time Veterinary 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, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve— medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
• Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.

Salary: $15.00-$17.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: 8-10 hour shifts, 4 days per week, Monday- Friday

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:

• At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Countryside Veterinary Hospital

In Idaho Falls, your pets are part of the family, and that's exactly how we treat them. Countryside Veterinary Hospital was built on a simple idea: every dog and cat deserves attentive, compassionate care from people who genuinely love what they do.

Our team brings together experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and a caring support staff who treat every visit as an opportunity to build trust with both you and your pet. We know that walking into a vet's office can be stressful for animals and owners alike, so we focus on creating a calm, welcoming environment from the moment you arrive.

Caring Hands Animal Hospital fosters the human-animal bond by allowing pet owners to stay with their pets during visits and treatments across six growing locations.

Veterinary Services Professional Services

Company size 51-200 employees

Company type Public company Founded 1997

Total funding 0

Team growth

3% in 12 mo

216 employees on LinkedIn

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

3.4 39 reviews

70% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.8

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 3.2

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.4

Compensation & benefits

Compensation & benefits 3.2

Funding history

Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Centreville, Virginia

5675 Stone Road, Suite 200, Centreville, Virginia 20120, US

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Company Veterinary Practice Partners

Location Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States