Emergency Vet Assistant - Grow Skills & Make an Impact

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition support

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospital & Emergency Center in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency and GP team. You will support the Doctor and Technician teams, contribute to a low-stress client experience, and help deliver high-quality care for every patient.

Responsibilities include restraining and assisting in exams, taking medical histories and vitals, performing lab work and imaging, filling prescriptions where allowed, maintaining records, and keeping the

Qualifications

• Assist in exams and routine procedures.
• Take detailed medical histories and vitals.
• Fill prescriptions where allowed by law.
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
• Maintain medical records and hospital cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and assist in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Take detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Fill prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Perform laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
• Maintain medical records.
• Assist Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Exam assistance

Vital signs

Medical history

Prescription filling

Lab work

Imaging

Patient care

Record keeping

Team support

Hospital safety

Job description

VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospital & Emergency Center in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency and GP team. You will support the Doctor and Technician teams, contribute to a low-stress client experience, and help deliver high-quality care for every patient.

Responsibilities include restraining and assisting in exams, taking medical histories and vitals, performing lab work and imaging, filling prescriptions where allowed, maintaining records, and keeping the