Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Grant Creek Veterinary Services, located in Missoula, MT, is searching for a Veterinary Assistant to join our small animal practice. Prior veterinary, humane society, or other animal-related experience is preferred, however, we’re also open to training.
We are looking to hire a full-time role M-F (4-10s). No weekends!
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Missoula natives Dr. Mike Keast and his wife, Kim, founded Grant Creek Vet in 2009 and have grown the practice to be a 3-doctor clinic with a talented support staff team (including a CVT). This growth allows Dr. Keast to focus his attention on what he loves most—surgery! Between him and our two associates, our hospital provides advanced services like complex soft tissue surgeries, TPLO, laryngeal paralysis, fracture repair, gallbladder removal, and more. We’re well-equipped, have great team longevity, and a staff that works well together. Currently, we are open Monday – Friday and take our last appointment at 4:30 pm to ensure our entire staff has a healthy work/life balance and time to explore our beautiful Missoula, Montana, community.
If you are interested in becoming part of a team with an excellent community reputation, a positive work environment, and fantastic work/life balance, APPLY TODAY. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person