Veterinary Assistant jobs in South Dakota
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)
Recently Added Veterinary Assistant jobs
Veterinary Assistant
- Dells Veterinary Services, P.C.
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Rapids, SD
FULL_TIME
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Who is Dells VetWe are a fast-growing family-built practice in the heart of South Dakota. We enjoy that our progressive clients drive us to pursue the highest quality of comprehensive care. Our clients, employees and community are our family. Our best day is when we help them.
Your Mission
Your mission is to work with our medical team to provide medical services and preventative medical strategies to our community. You will accomplish this using hospital protocols and training.
Specific Duties
Veterinary assistants follow the medical team’s instructions to assist technicians and doctors in diagnostics, treatments (including surgery), on both livestock and companion animals. Our Vet assistants also aid in maintaining excellent hospital cleanliness throughout the clinic and in our surgery suite. Veterinary assistants are also expected to clearly communicate doctors and veterinary technicians to ensure their pets are cared for.
Required Qualifications- A very good master of the English language (written and spoken) is required
- This is a full-time employment. You must be willing to travel if needed to perform duties.
- Outgoing, positive, energetic, self-motivated and career-oriented.
- Excellent time management skills in a fast -paced environment
- Strong candidates will show a stable career path where your previous employment and areas of interest will have led you to a career in this field.
- The right candidate must also show at least 2 years performance at the same job with no change in career during that time.
Offered Salary & Other Compensations
Compensation does vary due to experience and contributions to the clinic, but starting wage is 14-17$ per hour plus benefits and opportunities for production bonuses.
How to Apply
To apply, fill out this application then upload it with your resume and cover letter here.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
- 10 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
- Fall River Veterinary Clinic
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Hot Springs, SD
PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
- About usFall River Veterinary Clinic is a small business in Hot Springs, SD. We offer a challenging, rewarding and fast-paced environment. Our goal is to provide top-notch care to our patients and cli...
- 1 Month Ago
Veterinary Assistant or Tech
- Sioux Nation Ag Center
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Freeman, SD
FULL_TIME
- General Description: This position will perform care for both large and small animals under the supervision of the Veterinarian as well as office clerical duties. This person should enjoy working with...
- 18 Days Ago
Veterinary Technician or Assistant
- Prairie Creek Pet Hospital
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Sioux Falls, SD
FULL_TIME
- Veterinary experience preferred, but willing to train someone with the right attitude. Reliable and willing to work in a team environment is a must. Our veterinary assistants and technicians help vete...
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Veterinary Technician
- Dells Veterinary Services, P.C.
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Rapids, SD
FULL_TIME
- Position Overview Do you like the challenge of adapting to a variety of medical situations? Do you pride yourself on your work ethic and ability to build relationships with clients and your team? Are ...
- 10 Days Ago
Veterinary Extern - General Practice
- Ethos Veterinary Health
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Dakota, SD
FULL_TIME
- Job Description Dunes Animal Hospital, is a progressive general practice hospital that embraces a culture of mutual respect and teamwork while providing outstanding patient care and customer service. ...
- 1 Month Ago
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Veterinary Assistant
- VCA Animal Hospitals
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- At VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital, we value teamwork in a fun, supportive, and inclusive culture. There is something spec...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Banfield Pet Hospital
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Veterinary Assistant
- Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital
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- Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling competitive compensation base on experience Insurance...
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About South Dakota
South Dakota (/- dəˈkoʊtə/ (listen)) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Native American tribes, who compose a large portion of the population and historically dominated the territory. South Dakota is the seventeenth largest by area, but the fifth smallest by population and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States. As the southern part of the former Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota. Pierre is the state capital and Sioux Falls, with a populat...
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Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$24,621 to $36,314
Most Popular Cities in South Dakota for Veterinary Assistant Jobs
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