Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a passionate Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role offers the chance to work alongside skilled professionals, providing exceptional care to pets while supporting veterinary technicians and doctors. With a commitment to high standards and community service, the organization provides comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement for accredited veterinary technician programs. Join a collaborative network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals and make a positive impact in the lives of animals and their families. If you are dedicated and eager to grow in your career, apply today!

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Educational assistance

Teladoc - FREE doctor access

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Collaborative network of veterinary professionals

Qualifications

• Assist with appointments and surgical procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients about patient updates.
• Handle animals safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support DVMs in daily hospital operations.
• Prepare patients for surgery and diagnostic tests.
• Maintain medical equipment and laboratory tools.

Skills

Assist DVMs and veterinary technicians

Animal restraint

Obtain medical histories

Collect laboratory samples

Client communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Medical equipment maintenance

Job description

Neartown Animal Clinic provides exceptional service for cats, dogs, and their families in Houston, TX.

Our services range from routine preventative care, surgical procedures, and dental care.

We believe in providing exceptional care for our patients and always treat your pets like we would our own. Our caring professionals are committed to upholding the highest standards of veterinary excellence and strive to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for your pets at every visit. Neartown Animal Clinic has been serving the Houston community for over 40 years and is conveniently located in River Oaks, just minutes from Montrose, the Heights, Midtown, and Downtown.

If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

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.

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 certificate
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, ability to manage stressful situations, and respectful teamwork
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits:

• Pay range of $13.35-$20.90/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Educational assistance for qualified teammates in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Collaborative network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community and help animals with a great team

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth. Southern Veterinary Partners now employs over 8,000 employees nationwide. We have been recognized as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022 and ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018-2022), as well as Birmingham Business Journal's