Veterinary Assistant

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Canyon Lake (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and discounts

Continued education opportunities

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Canyon Lake seeks a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join a busy general practice. You will assist veterinarians, care for patients, prepare rooms, and support staff while delivering excellent client service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to hospital safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma is required, with growth opportunities across Thrive's network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Veterinary experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and teammates.
• Willingness to learn and follow hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, compassionate patient care alongside veterinarians and technicians.
• Assist with patient handling, restraint, basic care and procedures.
• Prepare, clean, disinfect, and stock exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Communicate with clients about routine patient-care information.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and hospital cleanliness.
• Support lab tasks and routine patient-care duties as trained.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Dependable

Detail oriented

Comfort with clients

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Veterinary Assistant

CanyonVet Canyon Lake

Canyon Lake, TX

Full-time: 4 day, 10 hour shift 7:30am-6pm

About You

You’re a compassionate, dependable team player who enjoys supporting pets, clients, and the veterinary team. You’re comfortable assisting with patient care, preparing exam rooms, supporting lab tasks, cleaning and stocking, and communicating with clients. You take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and helping create a safe, efficient, and positive experience for every patient and client.

Responsibilities

• Partner with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to support safe, compassionate patient care.
• Assist with patient handling, restraint, basic care, and procedures while helping pets feel as calm and comfortable as possible.
• Monitor patients closely and communicate any changes in condition, comfort level, or behavior to the medical team.
• Prepare, clean, disinfect, stock, and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and shared hospital spaces.
• Support basic laboratory tasks, sample preparation, and routine patient-care duties once trained and in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Communicate professionally with clients in person and by phone regarding routine patient-care information.
• Help maintain medical supply inventory by stocking needed items and notifying leadership when supplies are low.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment by using downtime productively and assisting teammates.
• Support additional patient care and hospital responsibilities as needed to help the team deliver an exceptional client and patient experience.

Requirements And Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous veterinary, animal care, or customer service experience preferred, but not required.
• Veterinary Technician Certification is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients and teammates.
• Dependable, positive, and team-oriented with a willingness to learn, ask questions, and accept coaching.
• Ability to stay organized, attentive to detail, and focused in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care, client confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Ability to remain aware of safety concerns and follow hospital policies and procedures.

You’ll Grow with Us

Skills

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

Benefits

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance
• Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About The Hospital

Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, we are a busy, three-doctor general practice offering high-quality medical care alongside on-site boarding, grooming, and daycare services.

We are looking for an assistant who is confident, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler - giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.