Veterinary Assistant

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet healthcare is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will provide essential care to pets, assisting veterinarians with procedures, educating clients, and maintaining medical records. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth through comprehensive learning programs. Enjoy a range of benefits designed for your well-being, including flexible schedules, paid time off, and health insurance. Join a community that values your contributions and fosters a culture of empathy and collaboration.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Pet Perks

401k with Employer Contribution

Scholarship Opportunities

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of veterinary experience required.
• Strong work ethic and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns.

Skills

Veterinary Experience

Compassion

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Technician Certification

Job description

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Especially Cats Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and
yourself.

We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources
and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and
abundant support, you'll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the
table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up
through laughter and empathy.

And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are:
Especially Cats Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end
care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of
facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including
admitting and discharging patients.

Role Responsibilities:
• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate client•
With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity
and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the state's Veterinary Practice Act
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on
Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice
systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized
treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Experience & Skills Requirements:
• Strong work ethic
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• demonstrate compassion and care for our client's animals.
• effectively and respectfully communicate with all fellow team members and clients.
• value client education and assistance with some reception work when needed.
• Has a positive "can do" attitude
• Can work collaboratively on a team and is self-directed
• Has strong problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution).
• Flexible schedule
• 1 to 2+ years Veterinary Experience*

You'll Grow With Us
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 to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited
distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
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
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and
financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual.

Some key benefits include:
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans
and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible
spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet
Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid
time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting
at $25 - $28 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors,
including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our
team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.