Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Keller, Town of Texas, Village of Herkimer (TX, WI, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a well-established animal clinic dedicated to providing the best care for pets and their families. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting veterinarians and technicians in a collaborative environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in veterinary medicine with access to educational assistance and a supportive network of professionals. If you are passionate about animal care and looking to make a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

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 Vet Tech programs

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Large network of veterinary professionals

Qualifications

• Assist DVMs with appointments and surgeries, ensuring patient care.
• Collect lab samples and maintain medical equipment for daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients and support veterinary technicians.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient updates.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Medical procedures knowledge

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Surgical equipment

Laboratory machines

Anesthesia machines

Job description

Keller Animal Clinic has been providing compassionate care to pets and their families since our doors opened in 1981. We are a three-doctor, small animal hospital located in Keller, Texas in an old, charming part of town, about 20 miles north of Fort Worth.

We are heavily involved with our local shelter providing doctors and medical care to the pets there on a weekly basis. Here at Keller Animal Clinic, we pride ourselves in being a part of our client’s pets’ lives from the beginning, all the way to those difficult last steps. We want our clients and pets to feel at home when they come to visit us.

If you have the desire to be a team player, have a desire to learn more about the medicine everyday to better yourself and the practice as a whole, and enjoy taking care of clients and their pets like they are family, then 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
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Pay range of $16-$18/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)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community whiletacklinga challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animalsamong a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).