Compassionate Vet Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Our Midland, TX hospital offers state-of-the-art veterinary care with skilled doctors and licensed technicians. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians, monitors hospitalized pets, educates clients, handles lab work, and assists with surgeries.

Responsibilities include taking histories and vital signs, preparing patients for surgery, handling samples, radiography, and maintaining clean exam rooms while ensuring compassionate client service.

Qualifications

• Competencies include patience, compassion, collaboration, clear communication, active listening, organization, and focus on client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-house lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock supplies.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients; exercise compassion with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and team members about plans and concerns.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Our Midland, TX hospital offers state-of-the-art veterinary care with skilled doctors and licensed technicians. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians, monitors hospitalized pets, educates clients, handles lab work, and assists with surgeries.

Responsibilities include taking histories and vital signs, preparing patients for surgery, handling samples, radiography, and maintaining clean exam rooms while ensuring compassionate client service.