Vet Care Assistant - Grow into Veterinary Tech

Shoreline Veterinary Clinic; La Porte (TX); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Shoreline Veterinary Clinic in La Porte, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role supports the entire staff, helping with patient care, treatments, and client communication to ensure high-quality animal care.

You will assist with surgeries post-care, monitor hospitalized pets, manage supplies, restrain animals during exams, and help with diagnostic tests while learning to advance toward a veterinary technician role with our team.

Formación

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Prefer 1–2 years of veterinary or animal care experience.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Helping clients with their pets

Conocimientos

Animal care

Team player

Multitasking

Client communication

Descripción del empleo

Shoreline Veterinary Clinic in La Porte, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role supports the entire staff, helping with patient care, treatments, and client communication to ensure high-quality animal care.

You will assist with surgeries post-care, monitor hospitalized pets, manage supplies, restrain animals during exams, and help with diagnostic tests while learning to advance toward a veterinary technician role with our team.