Versatile Vet Assistant: Surgery, Dentistry & Client Care

South-Shreveport-Animal-Hospital; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to $500

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

South Shreveport Animal Hospital in Shreveport, LA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support patients and clients across hospital care. This versatile role offers a well-rounded skillset in patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.

You will work with a growing 3-DVM team in a fast-paced environment, assisting with exams, treatments, and procedures while maintaining accurate records and delivering compassionate client education.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as veterinary assistant or related role.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats.
• Familiarity with veterinary terminology and patient care principles.
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures.
• Experience collecting patient histories and vitals is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows.
• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately.
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces.

Skills

Animal handling

Patient care

Medical records

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

South Shreveport Animal Hospital in Shreveport, LA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support patients and clients across hospital care. This versatile role offers a well-rounded skillset in patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures.

You will work with a growing 3-DVM team in a fast-paced environment, assisting with exams, treatments, and procedures while maintaining accurate records and delivering compassionate client education.