Vet Assistant: Grow Into Tech with Hands-On Training

NVA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is hiring a Veterinary Assistant at Arlington South Veterinary Hospital. You will support the veterinary team with patient care, assist with exams, treatments, and daily hospital operations, and help with lab samples.

Training will be provided to grow into a veterinary technician while you develop clinical and customer service skills. The ideal candidate is positive, dependable, eager to learn, and a team player who communicates well and can multitask in a

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Dependable, motivated and hardworking.
• Team player who communicates well with others.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and handles them when stressed, ill or in pain.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinary team with patient care and daily hospital operations.
• Restrain and handle dogs and cats safely and compassionately.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain a clean, organized treatment area.
• Assist with appointments, treatments, and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples.
• Help with patient cleaning, feeding, and general care.
• Provide excellent customer service to our clients and their pets.
• Learn new skills and progressively take on additional technician responsibilities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Willing to learn

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is hiring a Veterinary Assistant at Arlington South Veterinary Hospital. You will support the veterinary team with patient care, assist with exams, treatments, and daily hospital operations, and help with lab samples.

Training will be provided to grow into a veterinary technician while you develop clinical and customer service skills. The ideal candidate is positive, dependable, eager to learn, and a team player who communicates well and can multitask in a