Compassionate Veterinary Assistant - Surgical Prep & Patient Care

Destination Pet, LLC; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Health Benefits

401K

Discounted Pet Insurance

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Job summary

Destination Pet LLC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join Kings Crossing Animal Hospital in Humble, TX. You will assist veterinarians, help with nursing care, manage patient restraint, and support front desk tasks while ensuring a welcoming environment for clients and pets.

The role requires animal handling, lab procedures, blood draws, and comfort with a flexible schedule including weekends. A high school diploma and 2+ years of clinic experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.
• Experience with blood draws, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
• Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.
• Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.
• Performing various laboratory tests.
• Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Animal handling

Patient restraint

Laboratory procedures

Blood draws

IV catheter placement

Flexibility schedule

Experience in veterinary clinic

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Destination Pet LLC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join Kings Crossing Animal Hospital in Humble, TX. You will assist veterinarians, help with nursing care, manage patient restraint, and support front desk tasks while ensuring a welcoming environment for clients and pets.

The role requires animal handling, lab procedures, blood draws, and comfort with a flexible schedule including weekends. A high school diploma and 2+ years of clinic experience are required.