VCA Animal Hospitals·Taylorsville, Utah
Support technicians and doctors by assisting in patient exams, routine procedures, and diagnostic imaging. Maintain a clean hospital environment and provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals while ensuring a positive client experience.
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Candidates should be able to perform clinical tasks such as taking vitals and filling prescriptions. The role requires a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining detailed medical records.
Market context
In Utah, veterinary assistant roles are typically driven by steady demand from clinics that need dependable support for patient care, client communication, and daily workflow. These jobs can be competitive when employers want at least 2 years of experience, a team-first mindset, and added interest in anesthesia or dentistry. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on clinical support and collaboration.
