Apprentice Veterinary Assistant

Big Sky Pet Center is hiring an Apprentice Veterinary Assistant. A Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and technicians in providing compassionate, efficient care to animals in clinical, shelter, or hospital settings. They help with daily tasks such as preparing exam rooms, handling, and restraining animals safely, administering basic treatments under supervision, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and maintaining accurate medical records. They also play a key role in client communication by explaining care instructions, answering routine questions, and ensuring pets and their owners feel comfortable throughout their visit. Duties to include: Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety Give medications or immunizations Monitor patients to detect health problems Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments Control prescription refills or authorizations Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures Collect biological specimens from patients Perform clerical work in medical settings Clean medical equipment Maintain medical equipment or instruments Schedule patient procedures or appointments Record vital statistics or other health information Administer basic health care or medical treatments Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use Feed patients Prepare patient treatment areas for use Stock medical or patient care supplies Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards Prepare medical reports or documents Assist patients with daily activities Inventory medical supplies or equipment Process medical billing information To apply, please email resume to: marsha@bigskypetcenter.com