Veterinary Assistant

Payson Family Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team at a 10-doctor, AAHA-accredited hospital serving dogs, cats, reptiles, and exotic pets. Our diverse caseload ranges from preventive and wellness care to urgent and emergency services, advanced diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and gain experience across many areas of veterinary medicine.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who is ready to continue growing in a large, fast-paced hospital environment. You’ll work alongside an experienced team with opportunities to build your skills across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We value mentorship, collaboration, and continued development, and are looking for a dependable, motivated team member who enjoys variety, anticipates team needs, and takes pride in providing exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.

In this position, you will take an active role in

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and compensation

• Compensation: $16 - $21per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time or part-time position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday and rotating Saturdays.

Full-time Benefits Package*

• Bonus packages available depending on experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance
• *Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set

2+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred

Proficiency in the following skills

• Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and patient care principles
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members

Why Payson Family Pet Hospital

Our team is passionate about practicing high-quality medicine while supporting one another and providing outstanding care to our patients and clients. With modern facilities, a broad range of cases, and opportunities to learn and grow alongside an experienced team, Payson Family Pet Hospital is an excellent place to build a rewarding veterinary career.

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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you <support.Pay> Range$16—$21 USDWestern Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact <[email hidden]>. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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