Veterinary Assistant

North Idaho Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our practice in Sandpoint Idaho. We are a six-doctor practice that is AAHA and Fear Free certified. This is an entry level position focusing on providing foundational support for someone to begin their career in the veterinary industry.

Full time position with complete benefit package and competitive wages available. The average work week will be 35-40 hours with rotating weekends. Applicants need to be cheerful, friendly, professional attitude, dependable, have strong work ethic, proactive, enjoys being busy and multitasking.

Proficiency in the following is required: computer skills, communication, and being a motivated fun team member. We are looking for someone who will benefit from our training and knowledge and contribute to our unique culture.  

Typical Duties:

• Animal Care:

Assisting with basic animal care tasks like feeding, watering, cleaning, and observing animals for any signs of illness or injury. 

• Restraint and Handling:

Safely and effectively restraining animals for examinations, treatments, and procedures. 

• Laboratory Procedures:

Assisting with basic laboratory tasks, such as collecting samples and preparing them for testing. 

• Client Interaction:

Assisting clients with pet transportation in and out of hospital.  

• Maintaining a Clean Environment:

Ensuring the cleanliness and sterilization of surgical instruments, laundry, cages, and the overall clinic upkeep.

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians:

Providing support to veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures. 

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.