Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Package: Up to $500

Health Package: Medical, Dental, and 7

Life Insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kyle Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support client and patient care across all hospital areas in Kyle, Texas. The role offers a fast-paced environment with a focus on compassionate service and teamwork.

This full-time position features a 4/10 schedule, Monday-Friday with rotating Saturdays, and a compensation range of $16-$19 per hour. Kyle Animal Hospital offers benefits including health, life, and disability insurance, 401k with company match, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes
• Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Skills

Safe animal handling

Exams and outpatient procedures

Attention to detail

Compassionate communication

Teamwork

Patient care and client service

Job description

Kyle Animal Hospitalis seeking aVeterinary Assistantto join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to continue utilizing and developing a well-rounded skillset across patient care and outpatient procedures. We are seeking dependable, motivated candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, anticipate team needs, communicate professionally, and take pride in delivering exceptional support throughout every stage of the patient visit.

In This Position You Will Take an Active Role In:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and Compensation:

• Compensation: $16-$19 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is afull-timeposition with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday and rotating Saturdays.

Full-Time Benefits Package*

• Bonus Package:Up to $500 depending on experience
• Health Package:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Set:

• 1+ years of veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel, or related role preferred
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Safe animal handling and restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Ability to assist with exams, treatments, and outpatient procedures
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
  • Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service

Why Choose Kyle Animal Hospital?

Kyle Animal Hospital is a thriving, full-service veterinary practice dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to dogs, cats, and exotic pets throughout Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, South Austin, San Marcos, and the surrounding Central Texas communities.

Our 6-DVM team practices collaborative medicine in a supportive environment where mentorship, teamwork, and professional growth are highly valued. We offer a wide range of services, including wellness care, dentistry, advanced diagnostics, surgery, orthopedic procedures, and exotic pet medicine, giving team members the opportunity to expand their skills while delivering exceptional patient care.

Known for our warm, family-focused culture, we emphasize preventive medicine, client education, and low-stress handling techniques to create the best possible experience for both pets and their owners. Our experienced team is passionate about providing advanced medical care while maintaining the personal connections that make veterinary medicine so rewarding.

If you're looking for a hospital where you can practice excellent medicine, work alongside a talented and supportive 6-doctor team, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of dogs, cats, exotic pets, and the families who love them, we'd love to meet you!

Pay Range

$17 - $20 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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