Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pet discounts

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Tuition support

Job summary

VCA Sandy Lake Animal Hospital in Coppell, TX is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The full-time position offers 35-40 hours weekly, with some scheduling flexibility and a 5-day workweek (closed Saturdays).

Compensation is $18.00-$24.00/hr, with a robust benefits package and opportunities for growth. You will perform venipuncture, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, dental procedures, lab work, and medication handling while delivering compassionate care to patients and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in venipuncture and catheter placement for canine and feline patients.
• Ability to assist with radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, and patient assessments.
• Experience with dental procedures, lab work, and basic pharmacy tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with surgical preparation and procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and comfort during recovery of patients.
• Take radiographs, perform basic lab work, and dispense medications as directed.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals and keep accurate records.

Skills

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations

Surgical assisting

Dentistry

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Sandy Lake Animal Hospital, is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Schedule: Full-time, 35-40hrs per week, some flexibility in scheduling, will be scheduled 5 days per week (closed Saturdays)

Address: 107 Samuel Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019

Compensation: $18.00-$24.00/hr.

VCA Sandy Lake Animal Hospital is located in the Coppell, TX and has been part of the community for over 30 years. We are a veterinary practice committed to providing the highest standard of care to our patients and excellent service to our pet parents. VCA Sandy Lake is proud to offer routine services from wellness care to surgical and dental procedures.

Why Join The VCA Family?

We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining our team at VCA Sandy Lake!

• Access to the people and financial resources of the VCA veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• CE allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Vet Tech license reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

Why We Want You!

You’ve worked hard to develop your technical skills and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Radiology
• Anesthesia monitoringli>
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com