Veterinary Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking a veterinary assistant to be the primary support for the team. You will help with patient care, monitor hospitalized pets, and assist in after-surgery care to ensure excellent client and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, restraining animals during procedures, assisting with diagnostics, sterilizing equipment, and helping with daily kennel and treatment area upkeep. A positive, team-focused attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle them when stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet physical demands: lift up to 40 lbs (assistance available).
• Walks or stands for extended periods; often in bent/squatting position.
• Team-oriented and works well with all hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgical care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal tests).
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments/equipment.

Skills

Self-starter

Multitasker

Team player

Animal care passion

Job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview:

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications:

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.