Veterinary Assistant - Equine & Small Animal

All West Veterinary Hospital • Bozeman, MT

19h

About The Position

All West Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced mixed-animal Veterinary Assistant to support clients and patients across hospital care. The role offers variety across patient care, client service, and outpatient procedures, with equine work during summer months and small-animal work during winter months. The assistant should be comfortable transitioning between these areas throughout the year and providing dependable, professional support in a fast-paced environment.

The position supports exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows; patient handling and restraint; appointment and procedure preparation; accurate medical records; and client communication about treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions. The assistant also helps maintain clean, organized, prepared workspaces and builds positive client relationships through education and attentive service.

This is a full-time position on a four-day, 10-hour schedule, with availability needed Monday through Friday. Voluntary weekend coverage for hospitalized equine patients is available. Farm calls for equine patients may be possible in the future. Compensation is $19–$22 per hour. The hospital cares for a wide variety of species and has a team of eight experienced doctors.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs, cats, and horses of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures.
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs.
• Ability to administer oral medications to equine and small-animal patients.
• Radiography skills and proper patient positioning.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependability, motivation, professional communication, and comfort transitioning between equine and small-animal care.

Nice To Haves

• Veterinary experience with equine patients.
• Hands-on equine experience in boarding, ranch, or another setting.
• Proper bandaging techniques on equine patients.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Safely and gently handle and restrain equine and small-animal patients during outpatient and procedural care.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Clearly and compassionately review treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients.
• Build positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces.
• Assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures.
• Collect patient histories and obtain patient weights and vital signs.
• Administer oral medications to equine and small-animal patients.
• Take radiographs and position patients appropriately.
• Perform proper bandaging techniques on equine patients.

Benefits

• 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.
• Bonus package of up to $500 depending on experience.

What This Job Offers

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