Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Portland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Hospital seeks a compassionate Veterinary Assistant who will be integral to patient care. Responsibilities include patient triage, lab sample collection, and surgical assistance. Candidates should have at least one year of experience and excel in a collaborative environment. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to support your career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Self-starter with desire to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory tests

Job description

Company Description

Join the Team at Portland Veterinary Hospital!

Portland Veterinary Hospital is proud to serve the vibrant community of Portland, TX and surrounding areas, providing exceptional care to pets and their people. Our mission is simple: to deliver the best veterinary experience possible—every visit, every time.

Here, every team member is valued as a leader and a vital part of our healthcare team. We believe that great care starts with great people, which is why we look for more than just clinical skills. Our team is built on kindness, compassion, patience, professionalism, and a deep commitment to integrity.

If you're passionate about animal care and thrive in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions truly matter, we’d love to meet you. At Portland Veterinary Hospital, you won’t just work—you’ll grow, make an impact, and be part of something special.

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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