Veterinary Assistant
About this role
.Countryside Veterinary Hosptial is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
Salary: $15.00-$17.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: .8-10 hour shifts, 4 days per week, Monday- Friday
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience is required.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Countryside Veterinary Hospital
In Idaho Falls, your pets are part of the family, and that's exactly how we treat them. Countryside Veterinary Hospital was built on a simple idea: every dog and cat deserves attentive, compassionate care from people who genuinely love what they do.
Our team brings together experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and a caring support staff who treat every visit as an opportunity to build trust with both you and your pet. We know that walking into a vet's office can be stressful for animals and owners alike, so we focus on creating a calm, welcoming environment from the moment you arrive.
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Company at a glance
We value the importance of the human-animal bond and realize the depth of emotions that are a part of this bond. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital you may stay with your pet during all aspects of the office visit and medical treatments. If your pet is hospitalized you are always welcome to visit during hospital hours. If your pet needs to be taken to the treatment room during an appointment, you may come right along with them! We have 6 locations and are actively growing.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Employee pet discount
- 401(k)
- Employee referral bonus
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