
Veterinary Assistant
Required skills
- veterinary assistant
- patient care
- client service
- surgery
- dentistry
- outpatient procedures
- safe animal handling
- restraint skills
- client communication
- surgical set-up
Nice to have
- exotic handling
Role summary
Brickyard Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team in Salt Lake City. This full-time role involves assisting veterinarians with exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry, providing patient care, monitoring anesthesia, maintaining medical records, and communicating with clients. The position requires 3+ years of experience, proficiency in animal handling, client communication, surgical assistance, and medical record keeping. The hospital offers a competitive hourly wage of $23-$24 and a comprehensive benefits package.
Brickyard Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.
This is a great opportunity for a versatile Veterinary Assistant who enjoys a varied day and wants to continue building a well-rounded skill set across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We’re looking for dependable, motivated team members who thrive in a fast-paced environment, stay one step ahead, communicate effectively, and take pride in supporting both patients and clients throughout every visit.
In this position, you will take an active role in:
Schedule and compensation:
Full-time Benefits Package*:
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
Why choose Brickyard Animal Hospital?
Brickyard Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of the Salt Lake City community since 1950, providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in a modern, full-service facility. Led by a team of four veterinarians, the hospital cares for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and exotics, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services while building lasting relationships with pets and the people who love them. With a strong focus on personalized care, continued learning, and advanced technology, Brickyard Animal Hospital is committed to delivering exceptional medicine with kindness and professionalism.
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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$23—$24 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 hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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