Veterinary Assistant: Surgical Support & Client Care

Country View Veterinary Hospital; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $500 bonus depending on experien

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Country View Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across hospital care.

You’ll help keep the day running smoothly by assisting in exam rooms, supporting patient care, communicating with clients, and stepping in at the front desk with tasks like answering phones, scheduling appointments, and checking clients in and out.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes.
• Strong client communication and education skills.
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures.
• Experience taking patient histories and recording weights and vital signs.
• Experience managing multiple phone lines and assisting in-person clients.
• Experience scheduling appointments and coordinating calendars.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint.
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Building positive client relationships through education and attentive service.
• Keeping exam rooms and treatment areas clean, organized, and ready for use.

Skills

Safe animal handling

Client communication

Exam/treatment assistance

Medical history taking

Phone and front desk

Scheduling appointments

Job description

Country View Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across hospital care.

You’ll help keep the day running smoothly by assisting in exam rooms, supporting patient care, communicating with clients, and stepping in at the front desk with tasks like answering phones, scheduling appointments, and checking clients in and out.