Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Care Pet Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support experienced veterinarians and provide care for animals. Candidates should be reliable and compassionate, with experience in a veterinary setting. This full-time/part-time role offers a supportive environment and benefits including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee pet discount

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.

Skills

Animal Handling

Compassion

Communication

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant

Best Care Pet Hospital is hiring a full-time or part-time Vet 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 team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.

Salary: $15-$18/hr based on experience and skillset.

Schedule: 7:30am-6pm Monday-Friday, Rotating Saturdays 8am-12pm

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:

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Why Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD? We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital offers specialty and advanced care, sports medicine and rehab, and a variety of specialty surgeries.