Veterinary Assistant - Cardiology

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pet care discounts

CE opportunities

Benefits (for eligible team members)

Job summary

Advanced Veterinary Care is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the Cardiology team in Salt Lake City. This role supports our veterinary technicians and doctors to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care in a fast-paced hospital.

Ideal candidates will have animal handling experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask while maintaining calm under pressure. Flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Previous animal handling experience required.
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and grow in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with patient restraint and handling
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, treatment areas, and kennels between patients
• Stock hospital supplies and maintain clean, organized workspaces
• Provide basic patient care such as walking, feeding, and monitoring animals
• Help with laundry, instrument cleaning, and sterilization
• Support patient intake, discharge, and communication with clients as needed
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and adhere to infection control protocols

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Organization

Calm under pressure

Job description

Advanced Veterinary Care is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Cardiology team!

About Us:

Advanced Veterinary Care (AVC) is a leading 24/7 emergency and specialty animal hospital in Salt Lake City, dedicated to providing the gold standard in veterinary medicine. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, compassionate team and a culture that supports growth, learning, and excellence in patient care.

Position Overview:

Technician Assistants play a vital role in supporting our veterinary technicians, doctors, and the overall hospital workflow. This position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about animals, eager to learn, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with patient restraint and handling


• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, treatment areas, and kennels between patients


• Stock hospital supplies and maintain clean, organized workspaces


• Provide basic patient care such as walking, feeding, and monitoring animals


• Help with laundry, instrument cleaning, and sterilization


• Support patient intake, discharge, and communication with clients as needed


• Maintain hospital cleanliness and adhere to infection control protocols

Qualifications:

• Previous animal handling experience required


• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and grow in a team environment


• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure


• Excellent communication and organizational skills


• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs and work on your feet for extended periods


• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why Join AVC?

• Be part of a supportive, skilled team passionate about patient care


• Gain valuable experience in emergency and specialty medicine


• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement


• Work in a collaborative and high-energy hospital environment


• Employee pet care discounts, CE opportunities, and benefits (for eligible team members)

We offer an industry leading benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, paid parental leave, pet benefits and more!

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