Veterinary Assistant: Surgery, Dentistry & Client Care

Frey Pet Hospital; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package (Medical, dental, and视n

Life insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k options

Paid time off

Job summary

Frey Pet Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support compassionate care across exam, surgical, dental and outpatient services. Join a tenured team of doctors and staff in a modern facility, with a 4/10 schedule, full-time hours, and benefits.

You will handle patient care, client communication, and record-keeping while contributing to AAHA-accredited standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and continuing skill development in a hospital

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Monitoring anesthesia and supporting patient recovery as directed by the veterinary team
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Veterinary experience

Safe animal handling

Medical records

Client communication

Job description

Frey Pet Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support compassionate care across exam, surgical, dental and outpatient services. Join a tenured team of doctors and staff in a modern facility, with a 4/10 schedule, full-time hours, and benefits.

You will handle patient care, client communication, and record-keeping while contributing to AAHA-accredited standards. This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and continuing skill development in a hospital