Veterinary Assistant

Sploot Veterinary Care; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision with employer+

VTNE reimbursement

401(k) with company match

PTO accrual from day 1

Parental leave

Employee Pet Benefits

Employee EAP (mental health, legal, or

Regular team events

Job summary

Sploot Veterinary Care invites a veterinary assistant to join a supportive team in Utah. Enjoy mentorship, comprehensive training, and access to advanced tools like laparoscopy and AI scribe software.

Flexible 10–12 hour shifts come with advance scheduling and no overnights, fostering a healthy work–life balance. Applicants should have at least 2 years of veterinary assistant experience and a passion for delivering top-notch care to pets and their people.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Emergency or urgent care experience is a plus.
• Passionate about delivering best-in-class care.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Willing to learn dentistry or anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Create a calm, reassuring experience for pet parents.
• Assist doctors and technicians with treatments and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized clinic environment.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative culture daily.

Skills

Team-first

Collaborative

Organized

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Job description

Burned out by overbooked schedules and lack of support? At Sploot, you'll be part of a team that genuinely has your back — with the mentorship, tools, and culture to help you grow your career in veterinary medicine.

What Makes Sploot Different

• Flexible 10–12 hour shifts with varying days per week, no overnights, and schedules provided a minimum of 6 weeks in advance
• Mentorship at every stage — work alongside doctors and technicians who are invested in your growth
• Comprehensive and personalized training programs
• Tech-forward tools including laparoscopic surgery suite and AI scribe software
• Balanced mix of urgent care and wellness cases — no two days are the same

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience; emergency or urgent care is a plus but not required
• Team-first mindset — collaborative, communicative, and ready to jump in where needed
• Passionate about delivering best-in-class care to pets and their people
• Organized, detail-oriented, and focused on keeping the clinic running smoothly
• Bonus Points: experience or interest in dentistry or anesthesia

What You'll Do

• Client Support: Create a calm, reassuring experience so pet parents feel confident in their pets' care
• Procedural Support: Assist doctors and technicians with treatments and procedures, including safe and gentle patient restraint
• Clinic Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized clinic environment for pets, clients, and the whole team
• Culture & Teamwork: Live Sploot's core values and contribute to a positive, collaborative clinic culture every day

The Perks of the Pack

• $20–$24/hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays
• Semi-annual reviews for promotions and pay raises, including the ability to move into various leadership roles as available
• Employee Pet Benefits — free, at-cost, or deep discounts on diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries for up to 5 of your own pets
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial counseling for you and your household
• Full reimbursement for passing of the VTNE
• Health, Dental, and Vision with a generous employer contribution; HSA available
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• PTO accrual from day 1 up to 80 hours, and increasing with tenure
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave, and bereavement leave for both human and pet losses
• Free Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events

Sploot is an equal opportunity employer and practices continuous hiring in accordance with Utah state law. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.