Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Veterinary Assistant at Arlington South Veterinary Hospital to support the veterinary team in patient care and hospital operations. The ideal candidate is positive, dependable, and eager to learn, with a passion for helping animals and growing into a technician role through hands-on training.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, procedures, and lab work, plus maintaining clean treatment areas and delivering excellent client service in a

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Dependable, motivated, and hardworking.
• Team player who communicates well with others.
• Genuine interest in working with animals and ability to handle stressed/ill patients.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate toward patients and families.
• Previous veterinary experience is a plus, but training will be provided for the right person.
• Looking to develop a long-term career in veterinary medicine.

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 clients and their pets
• Learn new skills and progressively take on additional technician responsibilities

Skills

Positive attitude

Dependable

Motivated

Team player

Communicates well

Animal care passion

Multitasking

Compassionate

Vet experience a plus

Job description

Arlington South Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care. We’re looking for someone who is positive, dependable, eager to learn, and enjoys working as part of a team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build their skills and grow into a veterinary technician role with hands-on training and support along the way.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Dependable, motivated, and hardworking
• A team player who communicates well with others
• Someone who genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate toward patients and their families
• Previous veterinary experience is a plus, but we’re willing to train the right person!
• Someone who is interested in developing a long-term career in veterinary medicine.

Why Join Our Team?

We believe in supporting our team members and helping them grow. If you’re looking for a position where you can learn, gain hands‑on experience, and work toward becoming a veterinary technician, we’d love to meet you!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting‑related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.