Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

Southern Veterinary Partners is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their AAHA-accredited team in Killeen, Texas. The role involves assisting in various veterinary procedures, providing compassionate care for animals, and maintaining medical equipment. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, committed to patient care, and have a flexible schedule. Join us to make a positive impact in your community while enjoying a variety of tasks and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Education assistance for veterinary technician programs

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage stressful situations.
• Available for flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs and veterinary technicians with patient care and procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Communicate updates to clients about patient status.

Skills

Communication

Animal handling

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Pet Medical Center is located in Harker Heights, Texas and has been serving the community for 20 years. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats; offering services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Our mission and our promise is to provide the best possible and most compassionate care for our client’s pets. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

Our growing, AAHA-accredited animal hospital is on the lookout for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our pack! We pride ourselves on practicing high-quality medicine, fear-free handling, and providing exceptional client education.

We're looking for a dependable team player who’s committed to excellent patient care, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is ready to grow with a hospital that values both its staff and its patients. If you’re passionate about pets and people, we’d love to hear from you—this could be your purr-fect next step!

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
• Must be proficient in blood draw and IV catheter placement.
• 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. Must be available for hours between open and close of business.
• 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 $12.35-$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)
• 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).