Veterinary Assistant

South Arlington Animal Clinic; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Limited benefits for part-time

Job summary

South Arlington Animal Clinic in Arlington, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across hospital care.

This part-time role offers flexible weekday scheduling, with Fridays and rotating Saturdays/Sundays required. The ideal candidate brings at least 1 year of veterinary assistant or related experience and a commitment to compassionate, professional client service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Supporting the front desk with answering phones and checking in patients.
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Providing daily animal care and walking pets.
• Maintaining clean and comfortable kennels and disinfecting exam rooms, treatment areas and bathing area.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Client service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

South Arlington Animal Clinicis seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask efficiently, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.

In this position, you will take an active role in :

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Supporting the front desk with answering phones and checking in patients.
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Providing daily animal care and walking pets
• Maintaining clean and comfortable kennels and disinfecting exam rooms, treatment areas and bathing area.

Schedule and Compensation :

• Compensation: $15-$16 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a part-time position, with flexible scheduling options on weekdays. Every Friday and rotating Saturdays and Sundays are required.

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Set :

• 1+years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
  • Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely throughout the workday

Why Choose South Arlington?

South Arlington Animal Clinic has been serving the Arlington community since 1980, when Dr. Lewis Moore founded the practice with a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care. Over four decades later, the hospital continues to build on that legacy by offering personalized care tailored to each patient and family.

As a3 DVM practice, South Arlington Animal Clinic provides comprehensive medical services for a wide variety of species. The team welcomes cats, dogs, and all types of companion pets, making it an excellent environment for candidates who enjoy working with diverse patients. The hospital is dedicated to helping pets live long, healthy lives through preventive care, diagnostics, treatment, and client education.

South Arlington Animal Clinic proudly serves Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, and the surrounding communities, combining decades of experience with a compassionate, team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine. It is a well-established practice that values quality patient care, strong client relationships, and a collaborative hospital culture.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$15 - $16 USD

South Arlington AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.