Veterinary Assistant

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network; Round Rock (TX); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

No nights or weekends

Vacation and holidays

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Descripción de la vacante

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Round Rock, part of Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN), is seeking a Veterinary Assistant. The role emphasizes compassionate nursing care, client and patient relations, and the ability to assist in procedures while supporting front-office duties.

The ideal candidate brings veterinary facility experience, strong communication, and a team-first mindset, with willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to clinic needs.

Formación

• Previous experience or training in a veterinary facility.
• Friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Capable of cross-training for front office duties and telephone/computer tasks.
• Willing to learn new techniques and adapt to change.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in waiting areas and exam rooms.
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service.
• Provide compassionate nursing care as a top priority.
• Record keeping and clerical duties.
• Assist in dispensing medications as prescribed by the doctor.

Conocimientos

People oriented

Excellent communication

Team player

Cross-training readiness

Adaptable

Educación

Veterinary training or related education

Herramientas

Front office software

Computer skills

Telephone handling

Descripción del empleo

Description

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN) brings together leading veterinary specialty brands to serve as one of the largest veterinary specialty networks with more than 60 primary locations, numerous satellite clinics, and 100+ board-certified specialty DVMs and service lines co-located to offer clients coordinated, one-stop specialty care. AOSN is excellence-driven in clinical care, research, education, and residency training across every specialty it operates.

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Round Rock, part of AOSN, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Energetic
• Positive
• Upbeat personality
• Takes initiative
• Commitment to the needs of the clinic
• Punctual
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas
• Openness to diversity
• Adaptability to change
• Accountable
• Able to see big picture

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):

• Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

Medical Related Skills:

• Phlebotomy
• IV catheter placement
• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Anesthetic monitoring
• Assisting in surgery
• Apply bandages and/or splints
• Wound care
• Ability to use a stethoscope
• Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Duties (including but not limited to):

• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
• Housekeeping/ maintenance
• Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Ability to recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements:

• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Benefits:

• Time away from work including no nights or weekends, a robust vacation allowance, paid holidays, sick time/mental health days, Paid Parental Leave, short- and long-term disability coverage options, and leaves of absence.
• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and Health Savings Accounts, as well as wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with safe harbor match, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through certification programs and CE opportunities.
• Additional benefits for life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling, identity theft protection, commuting, and more.
• Company provided scrubs and discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
• Monthly bonus based on clinic’s dietary sales.

ADG/AOSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.