Veterinary Assistant

Advanced Veterinary Care of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Veterinary Care of Utah is looking for an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in a state-of-the-art facility. The role emphasizes excellent communication and teamwork skills, a strong animal care background, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. Employees benefit from numerous growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assisting required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong animal care background.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist veterinarians and technicians.
• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placements.
• Assist with anesthetic procedures as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Animal care

Self-motivation

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Digital radiography

Anesthetic procedures assistance

Education

1 year+ veterinary assisting or concurrent vet tech schooling

Job description

Advanced Veterinary Care of Utah is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

In this role, you will perform a variety of duties that support and assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses, allowing those team members to focus on client experience and patient care, all while working in a state-of-the-art facility!

Shifts available: Swing or Overnight

Our ideal candidate:

• 1 year+ veterinary assisting required or concurrent vet tech schooling
• Self-motivated
• Proficient in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, digital radiography
• Assist with anesthetic procedures as needed
• Excellent communicator
• Strong team player
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong animal care background

Why work at Advanced Veterinary Care of Utah?

We are a 24-hour specialty practice providing sophisticated emergency and critical care, trauma management, surgery, internal medicine, and oncology referral services.

We invest heavily in our employees with many opportunities for growth and development! We offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid parental leave, matching 401(k), paid time off, continuing education, generous pet discounts, and more! Visit our website for more information about our practice: https://avcslc.net/

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the diversity of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where everyone belongs and feels empowered.