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)
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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.
- 1 Day Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Practice Partners
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Sioux Falls, SD
FULL_TIME
- Seeking an independent and compassionate Part- Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Why Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD? We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools ...
- 20 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...
- 19 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- Mountain View Animal Hospital
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Rapid, SD
FULL_TIME
- Mountain View Veterinary Hospital, a multi-doctor hospital in Rapid City, is searching for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our exceptional team.This is an excellent opportunity for Veterin...
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Veterinary Assistant
- Best Care Pet Hospital
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Sioux Falls, SD
PART_TIME
- Seeking an independent and compassionate Part- Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!Why Best Care Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD?We're focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to...
- 11 Days Ago
Veterinary Assistant
- PetVet Care Centers
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Sturgis, SD
FULL_TIME
- Position Overview: The veterinary assistant provides support to the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients,...
- 17 Days Ago
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Veterinary Assistant
- Banfield Pet Hospital
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- Banfield Pet Hospital
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Veterinary Assistant
- Six Flags Great Adventure
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Jackson, NJ
- The Veterinary Assistant Internship is a part time position in the Six Flags Wild Safari reporting to the Veterinary Tec...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Veterinary Assistant
- Petco
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Katy, TX
- Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
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Veterinary Assistant
- Banfield Pet Hospital
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Decatur, GA
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Veterinary Assistant
- Banfield Pet Hospital
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Latham, NY
- The Veterinary Assistant supports the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for a...
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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...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Veterinary Assistant jobs
$24,710 to $36,444
Most Popular Cities in South Dakota for Veterinary Assistant Jobs
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