Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parker Animal Care in Austin, TX is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians and support staff in delivering individualized care during animals' stay with us.

You will assist with examinations, vaccinations, and lab tasks, maintain accurate medical records, and help with front-desk duties while upholding high standards of service and animal welfare. Shifts cover Monday to Saturday with a rotating schedule and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Professional, cheerful and helpful attitude when interacting with pet owners and providing exceptional customer service.
• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Gain knowledge of common diseases, their symptoms, and means of transmission
• Gain knowledge of preventative health care recommendations to answer questions and assist in marketing veterinary services from which clients’ pets would benefit
• Safely restrain patients during examinations, injections, and treatments while understanding & learning the individual needs of the pet.
• Learn basic front-desk procedures in order to assist receptionists such as phone system, veterinary practice-management software and appointment scheduling guidelines
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Help to run laboratory testing collected by the veterinarian and technician
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Skills

Customer service

Animal handling

Medical procedures

Animal safety

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

• Veterinary Assistant **$500 sign-on bonus**

• Veterinary Assistant **$500 sign-on bonus**

Parker Animal Care is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible individualized care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What To Expect

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve: Medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid Time Off: Catch your breath with PTO. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Exciting Opportunities: Opportunities for job advancement & cross training. We believe that knowledge is power & the more you can learn, the more successful you can be!

Salary: $16-$18/hr.

Schedule: Hospital is open Monday - Saturday. Typically 4 - 10hr shifts per week, depending on needs of hospital, alternating Saturdays required. 2 week rotating set schedule. Shifts between 8am-6pm or 7am-5pm depending on the day.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Gain knowledge of common diseases, their symptoms, and means of transmission
• Gain knowledge of preventative health care recommendations to answer questions and assist in marketing veterinary services from which clients’ pets would benefit
• Safely restrain patients during examinations, injections, and treatments while understanding & learning the individual needs of the pet.
• Learn basic front-desk procedures in order to assist receptionists such as phone system, veterinary practice-management software and appointment scheduling guidelines
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Help to run laboratory testing collected by the veterinarian and technician
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications

• Professional, cheerful and helpful attitude when interacting with pet owners & providing exceptional customer service
• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Parker Animal Care

We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. We provide the highest level of veterinary care and pride ourselves on our client communication and the care and compassion of each member of our team. Parker Animal Clinic believes in a positive work culture and strives to provide a work/life balance to our staff. We promote a positive work environment through team building and a schedule that fits you.

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