Veterinary Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic & Payson Pet Care Pay: $16–$20 per hour, dependent on experience Star Valley Veterinary Clinic and Payson Pet Care are seeking a compassionate and dependable Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our teams. This position offers the opportunity to work at two established small-animal practices serving pets and their families throughout Arizona’s Rim Country. About Our Hospitals Star Valley Veterinary Clinic has cared for pets in Star Valley and the surrounding communities since 1985. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while treating every pet as an important member of the family. Services include wellness and preventive care, dentistry, surgery, radiography, and in-house diagnostics. Payson Pet Care has served the Payson community since 1998. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of veterinary medicine while providing comprehensive, respectful, and compassionate care to every patient. Together, our hospitals provide a supportive environment where team members can strengthen their skills, experience a variety of cases, and make a meaningful difference for pets and their families. Schedule Tuesday and Wednesday: Star Valley Veterinary Clinic, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Employment status: Part-time Compensation Base hourly rate of $16–$20 , dependent on experience Eligible for periodic bonuses, where applicable Additional compensation opportunities may be available based on eligibility and hospital programs Benefits may include the following, based on eligibility: Professional development or uniform allowances What You’ll Do Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during appointments, treatments, and procedures Safely handle and restrain patients Obtain patient histories and prepare examination rooms Assist with collecting laboratory samples and performing diagnostic procedures Prepare and maintain medical supplies and equipment Support patient comfort, cleanliness, and hospital organization Maintain accurate and thorough medical records Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and team members What We’re Looking For Previous veterinary or animal-care experience preferred NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant certification is a plus Compassionate and confident patient-handling skills Strong communication and teamwork skills Dependable, organized, and eager to learn Ability to work the full schedule at both hospital locations If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and want to grow your skills while supporting two dedicated teams, we would love to hear from you. National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care. Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Values : Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA! NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Star Valley Veterinary Clinic