Veterinary Assistant — Full-Time, 4/10 Schedule & Benefits

Western Veterinary Partners; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

PTO

Job summary

Animal Clinic of Kalispell in Kalispell, Montana, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care. You will participate in client communication, surgery, dentistry, outpatient procedures, and general nursing care in a collaborative setting.

We are looking for dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask effectively, and take pride in providing

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary assistant or related role preferred
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint
• Experience with exams, treatments, blood draws, and patient histories

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Build positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Animal care experience

Surgery assistance

Vital signs

Client communication

Multitasking

Job description

Animal Clinic of Kalispell in Kalispell, Montana, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care. You will participate in client communication, surgery, dentistry, outpatient procedures, and general nursing care in a collaborative setting.

We are looking for dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask effectively, and take pride in providing