Compassionate Veterinary Assistant for Growth & Benefits

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick leave accruals

Generous pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Jones Road Animal Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our state-of-the-art AAHA-accredited full-service team. This role supports exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, dentistry, radiology, and nursing care for hospitalized pets.

We offer a teamwork-oriented environment with opportunities for professional development, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and generous pet discounts as part of our growing VCA family.

Qualifications

• Experience performing physical exams and patient assessment.
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring and surgical prep.
• Experience with dental procedures, radiology, and lab work.
• Ability to handle venipuncture, catheter placement, and patient recovery.
• Compassionate care for hospitalized animals.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry, Radiology, Laboratory work.
• Venipuncture, Catheter placement, Pharmacy.
• Patient recovery and compassionate care of hospitalized animals.

Skills

Physical examinations

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Patient care

Teamwork

Job description

VCA Jones Road Animal Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our state-of-the-art AAHA-accredited full-service team. This role supports exams, anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, dentistry, radiology, and nursing care for hospitalized pets.

We offer a teamwork-oriented environment with opportunities for professional development, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and generous pet discounts as part of our growing VCA family.