Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a well-respected veterinary practice in a close-knit community. As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll provide exceptional care to animals while collaborating with skilled professionals. Enjoy a supportive environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth, with access to educational assistance for accredited veterinary technician programs. With a commitment to quality care and a strong community presence, this role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. If you're passionate about animal welfare and teamwork, this opportunity 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

Large Network of Veterinary Professionals

Qualifications

• Assist DVMs with surgeries and procedures, ensuring patient safety.
• Collect lab samples and maintain medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinary team in daily operations and patient care.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding patient updates.

Skills

Animal Handling

Communication Skills

Medical Procedures Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Surgical Equipment

Laboratory Machines

Anesthesia Machines

Job description

Woodlands Creek Animal Hospital Veterinary Associates is a small and large animal practice and has been a part of the community for 40 years. We are the “small town” veterinarian that has grown with the community. We have an amazing clientele that allow us to educate them on gold standard treatments including acupuncture.

Our team is a very close-knit group. We all stay involved and up-to-date on each other’s lives. We are honest, caring and ethical. If you feel like you would be a great fit for our team, we would love to speak with you 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 $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)
• 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).