Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Irving, TX, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join its team dedicated to providing exceptional care to pets. You will engage in various responsibilities including pet restraint, diagnostic imaging, and assisting in surgical procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1-year experience and display a compassionate attitude while effectively communicating treatment plans with clients. Opportunities for professional growth and training are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant required.
• Ability to properly restrain pets is essential.
• Proficient in sample collection and diagnostic procedures is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Assist in surgical preparation and anesthetic management.

Skills

Veterinary assistance

Compassion

Communication

Multi-tasking

Calm demeanor

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory tests processing

Job description

O’Connor Animal Hospital is a thriving, full-service practice providing exceptional care to dogs and cats in Irving, TX since 1997. Our team has proudly served the Irving, Texas community with a full range of services, including puppy and kitten vaccinations, routine wellness exams, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, bloodwork, dental care, boarding, and grooming.

Led by Dr. Kang, our experienced veterinary staff shares a genuine passion for animal health and well-being, working closely with pet owners to support every stage of a pet’s life. We also offer advanced surgical specialties such as laparoscopic and orthopedic procedures and are proud to be associated with local organizations including the DFW Humane Society and Paws for Irving Animals.

To better serve our diverse community, our team provides care in English, Spanish, and Korean, ensuring clear communication and a welcoming experience for every client and patient.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience required
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.