Veterinary Care Assistant — Diagnostics & Surgery Support

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Stipend

401k with company match

EAP

Job summary

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our staff veterinarian in diagnostics, treatments, and surgical support. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and compassionate animal care in a fast-paced shelter environment.

The candidate should be skilled in animal handling, have basic medical knowledge, and be committed to animal welfare. This hourly, non-exempt position offers growth opportunities and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Animal handling experience required.
• Basic medical knowledge required.
• Shelter medicine knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily medications to a variety of animals
• Display proper animal handling and restraint techniques
• Perform medical examinations
• Diagnose and carry out treatment and reassessments for under DVM supervision
• Write medical SOPs and manage proper record keeping
• Perform a variety of diagnostics
• Perform surgical prep and anesthesia monitoring for a variety of surgical procedures
• Uphold proper cleaning and sterilization protocols of medical areas and equipment
• Provide general animal hygiene maintenance (i.e. ear cleanings, nail trims etc.)
• Fill medications
• Administer vaccinations as needed
• Perform/Assist with humane euthanasia procedures
• Utilize proper documentation of controlled substances
• Follow and enforce SFAHS safety guidelines and procedures
• Answer uncomplicated medical questions from adopter, staff and volunteers
• Provide quality customer assistance

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Medical knowledge

Canine anatomy

Job description

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our staff veterinarian in diagnostics, treatments, and surgical support. The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and compassionate animal care in a fast-paced shelter environment.

The candidate should be skilled in animal handling, have basic medical knowledge, and be committed to animal welfare. This hourly, non-exempt position offers growth opportunities and a positive team culture.