Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners • Salt Lake City, UT

7d • $23 - $24

About The Position

Brickyard Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to support high-quality experiences for clients and patients across hospital care. The role offers varied work across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. The successful candidate is dependable, motivated, effective in a fast-paced environment, communicative, and attentive to the needs of patients and clients.

The position is full-time, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday through Friday. Compensation is $23–$24 per hour worked. The hospital is a modern, full-service facility in Salt Lake City that provides medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and exotics.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to communicate with and educate clients.
• Ability to assist with surgical setup and anesthesia monitoring.
• Ability to assist with examinations, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures.
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Exotic animal handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Handle patients safely and gently, using low-stress restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and support patient recovery as directed by the veterinary team.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Build positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures.
• Collect patient histories and obtain patient weights and vital signs.
• Assist with surgical setup and anesthesia monitoring.

Benefits

• Bonus package of up to $500, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law.
• Personal pet discount.
• Uniform allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed