Veterinary Assistant

Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who will join a dedicated team to provide exceptional care to pets. This role involves assisting veterinary staff with procedures and ensuring high-quality communication with pet owners. The position offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment within a rapidly expanding practice committed to animal welfare.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Educational assistance available

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling required.
• Strong communication skills and good judgment necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs with appointments and surgical procedures.
• Restrain animals safely and prepare patients for tests.
• Communicate patient updates to clients.

Skills

Animal Handling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

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Westgate Pet & Bird Hospital provided pay range

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Base pay range

$12.35/hr - $20.90/hr

About This Location:

West Gate Pet and Bird Hospital is located in Austin, TX and has been serving the community since 1986. We area full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to traditional and exotic pets. We proudly welcome both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at West Gate and Bird Hospital, our entire team is committed to providing personal attention to the concerns of the pet owner while utilizing the latest advantages that technology has to offer for patient care to provide the best value. We do believe that effective care is most important, so we will recommend the best diagnostic and treatment plan for your pet to achieve optimum results. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

Overview

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

Position Skills:

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient's condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions
  
  

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certificateÂ
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  
  

Benefits

• Pay range of $12.35-$20.90/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Â
• Short Term DisabilityÂ
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growthÂ
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
  
  

Our team's continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization's success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek's "Most Loved Workplaces" list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000's List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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