Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this full-time role, you'll support veterinarians and technicians in providing exceptional care to animals. With a focus on both professional development and a positive work culture, this position offers a dynamic environment where you can grow your skills. Enjoy benefits like medical coverage, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus while making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. If you're passionate about animal welfare and customer service, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Pet Discount

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Professional and cheerful attitude when interacting with pet owners.
• Technical know-how in disinfection and administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and treatments.
• Safely restrain patients and maintain accurate medical records.
• Prepare examination rooms and administer medications under supervision.

Skills

Customer Service

Animal Handling

Medication Administration

Diagnostic Equipment Usage

Education

Experience in Veterinary Setting

Tools

Veterinary Practice-Management Software

Job description

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

Parker Animal Careis 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:2 week rotating set schedule. 10-hr shifts, 3-4 days per week. 7:30am-5:30pm or 8am-6pm, depending on needs of hospital. Alternating Saturdays are required

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.