Veterinary Assistant jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Frontier Veterinary Care is searching for a Veterinary Assistant to help us grow our small animal practice.

This is a part-time role comprised of flexible Monday to Friday Hours and we’re offering a competitive hourly rate of $15-$18 based on experience. Those with prior veterinary, humane society, or other animal-related experience are encouraged to apply, however, we’re also open to training.

Veterinary Assistants play a very important role at Frontier Veterinary Care and are crucial to the future success of our practice. Individuals that are committed to a long-term career in veterinary medicine are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

Background and experience:

• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments
• Fast learners who are eager to advance their skills/knowledge
• Exceptional communication and multi-tasking abilities
• Strong work ethic and ability to jump in and help where needed
• Eager to learn about the veterinary field (terminology, procedures, medical conditions, etc.)

Responsibilities:

This position will split assistant and reception duties. Primarily responsibilities include technical duties, advanced client communication and education, front desk duties, and caring for hospitalized patients.

• Assisting in exam rooms
• Gentle patient restraint
• Sample collection, nail trims, and gland expression
• Prepping and cleaning for surgery
• Administering injections and medications
• Pharmacy duties and lab work
• Reliable venipuncture
• Observing animal behavior
• Client service and communication
• Managing multiple phone lines
• Booking appointments
• Collaboration with other team members
• Noticing areas of need within the practice (cleaning, kennels, restocking, etc.)

About our hospital:

Frontier Veterinary Care is a new clinic serving rural communities on the western outskirts of Salt Lake City. We currently operate from a mobile unit, with plans to move into a brick and mortar building in the future. Our hospital will be brand new and well-equipped for full GP capabilities. Our future plans include space for 4 exam rooms, paperless PMS, an in-house lab, Olympic dental tables, digital radiology, and all the bells and whistles equipment wise. As we build our very own unicorn practice, we’re searching for team players who have a passion for helping animals and are dedicated to holding long-term careers in veterinary medicine.

If you’re interested in this new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you looking for part-time?

Experience:

• Veterinary: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Francis, UT 84036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person