Vet Technician Assistant — Compassionate Clinic Support

Community Veterinary Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Community Veterinary Partners in Houston, TX seeks a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support the Veterinary Technician and assist with restraining pets, test setup, and routine tasks to improve efficiency. The role involves preparing exam rooms, maintaining records, and helping with labs, radiographs, and patient care.

The position is full-time with hourly pay of $15.00–$20.00, and benefits including health and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous on-the-job experience is desirable but not required.
• Previous animal care background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to patients and clients with professional conduct.
• Keeps accurate medical records per hospital policy.
• Prepares and maintains exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Performs physical assessments and records observations in files or software.
• Restraints pets effectively, even large or difficult.
• Explains vaccines and vaccination protocols to clients.
• Maintains a clean, orderly facility as part of routine duties.
• Maintains positive relationships with staff.
• Prepares procedure estimates and discusses financial commitments with clients.
• Explains follow-up and homecare instructions to clients.
• Prepares surgical materials and keeps operating room stocked.
• Sets up clinical lab procedures and records test results.
• Positions for radiographs and monitors IV pumps.
• Admits and discharges patients according to policy.
• Performs other duties including assisting in other areas.

Skills

Compassionate

Adaptable

Empathetic

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Planning and prioritizing

Relationship building

Writing and verbal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Community Veterinary Partners in Houston, TX seeks a Veterinary Technician Assistant to support the Veterinary Technician and assist with restraining pets, test setup, and routine tasks to improve efficiency. The role involves preparing exam rooms, maintaining records, and helping with labs, radiographs, and patient care.

The position is full-time with hourly pay of $15.00–$20.00, and benefits including health and retirement options.