Veterinary Assistant: Surgery, Dentistry & Client Care

Western Veterinary Partners; Payson (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Bonus up to $500

Job summary

Payson Family Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across hospital care. This full-/part-time opportunity offers a flexible schedule with weekday and evening shifts, plus enhanced earnings after 7pm on weekdays and Saturdays.

We value dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, and deliver compassionate service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as veterinary assistant or related role preferred.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling across dogs, cats and exotics.
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures.
• Surgical set-up and assisting, radiographs and positioning.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly.
• Build positive client relationships through education and attentive service.
• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms and spaces.

Skills

Vet assistant experience

Animal handling

Client communication

Medical records documentation

Surgical assistance

Radiographs knowledge

Time management

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Payson Family Pet Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across hospital care. This full-/part-time opportunity offers a flexible schedule with weekday and evening shifts, plus enhanced earnings after 7pm on weekdays and Saturdays.

We value dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, and deliver compassionate service.