Veterinary Assistant — Full-Time Schedule + Benefits

Western Veterinary Partners; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package up to $500

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Brickyard Animal Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across hospital care, exams, treatments, and procedures.

You will thrive in a fast-paced team, assist veterinarians, monitor anesthesia, manage records, and educate clients, with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly wage of $23–$24.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats; exotic handling a plus.
• Strong client communication and education abilities.
• Assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and low-stress restraint.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments.
• Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery as directed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients.
• Build positive client relationships through education and attentive service.

Skills

Safe animal handling

Restraint for dogs/cats

Client communication

Education of clients

Surgical setup support

Anesthesia monitoring

Medical record maintenance

Vital signs collection

multitask in fast-paced env

Job description

Brickyard Animal Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across hospital care, exams, treatments, and procedures.

You will thrive in a fast-paced team, assist veterinarians, monitor anesthesia, manage records, and educate clients, with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly wage of $23–$24.