Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in McKinney is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their skilled team. The ideal candidate will support veterinarians and technicians in ensuring top-tier care for animals, maintain cleanliness in the clinic, and communicate effectively with pet owners. Competitive salary and benefits including paid time off, medical coverage, and continuing education opportunities provided.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee pet discount

Paid time off

Continuing education for registered veterinary technicians

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience required.
• Must have technical know-how in disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
• Prepare examination rooms and perform basic lab tests.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with pet owners.

Skills

Disinfection

Administering medication

Using diagnostic equipment

Handling animals

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Highlands-Eldorado Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect
As you join our mission to enhance the human-animal bond by providing compassionate, state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and dental care to our patient, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.
• Continuing Education for our registered veterinary technicians.

Salary: $15-$18/hr. based on experience and skill set.

Schedule: Mon-Fri from 7:50am-6pm, Sat 8a-12pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

• Must have 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.