Part-Time Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Weekdays

Western Veterinary Partners; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited benefits

Job summary

South Arlington Animal Clinic in Arlington, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support client and patient care across hospital services. This versatile role offers a part-time schedule with weekday hours and Friday plus rotating Saturdays and Sundays; compensation is $15-$16 per hour.

The position emphasizes safe patient handling, exams, treatments, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely throughout the workday

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Supporting the front desk with answering phones and checking in patients
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Providing daily animal care and walking pets
• Maintaining clean and comfortable kennels and disinfecting exam rooms, treatment areas and bathing area

Skills

1+ year experience

Safety handling

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Job description

South Arlington Animal Clinic in Arlington, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support client and patient care across hospital services. This versatile role offers a part-time schedule with weekday hours and Friday plus rotating Saturdays and Sundays; compensation is $15-$16 per hour.

The position emphasizes safe patient handling, exams, treatments, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.