Veterinary Assistant

Animal Health Partners • St. Anthony, ID

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About The Position

Fremont Animal Care Center is seeking a part-time Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join its team. The role supports veterinarians and technicians in delivering patient care and assisting with appointments, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and care for hospitalized patients. The assistant also helps educate clients, maintain a clean and organized hospital, and keep inventory stocked. The clinic values compassion, teamwork, technology, continued education, and opportunities for employees to grow their careers.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Availability to consistently work Monday through Wednesday.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience as a veterinary assistant is preferred but not required.
• Positive attitude, love of animals, and curiosity about veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Help veterinarians and technicians provide patient care.
• Gather patient histories, obtain vital signs, and prepare pets for appointments.
• Assist with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and hospitalized patient care.
• Collect laboratory samples, run in-house diagnostics, and prepare samples for outside laboratories.
• Prepare and dispense medications accurately.
• Take radiographs while following safety procedures.
• Comfort nervous pets and their owners.
• Educate clients about preventive care, medications, vaccines, surgery aftercare, nutrition, and wellness plans.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery areas, and the hospital clean, organized, and ready for patients.
• Help maintain inventory.
• Support teammates as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $15–$17 per hour.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Veterinary service discounts for employees' pets.
• Complimentary wellness plans for employees' pets.
• Referral program.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED