Veterinary Assistant
Premier Vet Care Animal Clinic
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Job summary
Premier Vet Care Animal Clinic in Rowlett, TX, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for a full-time, in-person position. Schedule features a four-day work week from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM with rotating Saturday shifts.
The clinic emphasizes animal-focused care and team collaboration to support veterinarians and technicians in delivering high-quality services. The role offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, tuition support, and ongoing professional development, with a strong focus
Qualifications
- Must love animals and provide compassionate care.
- Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
- Positive attitude and reliability are required for daily operations.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced clinic environment.
- Empathy and kindness for pets and people are a must.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to a clean, safe environment.
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Provide compassionate, attentive care to patients throughout visits.
- Safely handle and restrain patients as needed.
- Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, instruments, and equipment.
- Help keep patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the next appointment.
- Comfort and reassure nervous or anxious pets.
- Assist with client education and communication as directed by the veterinary team.
- Support daily hospital operations and help keep patient care running smoothly.
- Collaborate with teammates and jump in wherever support is needed.
Skills
Job description
Premier Vet Care is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Role: Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $14.00–$16.00 per hour Schedule: Four days per week, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM, with rotating Saturday shifts from 7:30 AM–12:00 PM Work Location: In person
A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account (full-time only), 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program (full-time only), and Referral Bonus Program.
Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only), supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, state license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, continuing education allowance, professional development opportunities, TechLife Professional Development Program, and a uniform allowance.
A four-day work week, rotating Saturday mornings, no nights or on-call shifts, six paid holidays (full-time only), an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.
Do you love caring for animals, helping them feel safe, and supporting veterinarians and technicians in providing exceptional care? Are you looking for a workplace where you can learn, grow, and be part of a supportive, fun-loving team? Premier Vet Care would love to meet you.
Premier Vet Care is a three-doctor practice with a well-established, compassionate team committed to outstanding patient care. From Bernedoodles to Bengals, our patients benefit from services and technology including digital radiography, ultrasound, surgery, and alternative medicine. As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in keeping our hospital running smoothly and helping every patient feel safe, comfortable, and cared for.
- A welcoming, supportive team culture where you can be yourself.
- Hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow your veterinary skills.
- A four-day work week with rotating Saturday mornings.
- Flexible scheduling and regular lunch breaks.
- No nights or on-call shifts to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities to get involved in the community with Premier Vet Care.
- A team that values learning, collaboration, growth, and a good laugh.
- Occasional team lunches, ice cream parties, coffee runs, and even a midday sing-along or two.
- Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Provide compassionate, attentive care to patients throughout their visits.
- Safely handle and restrain patients as needed.
- Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, instruments, and equipment.
- Help keep patient-care areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the next appointment.
- Comfort and reassure nervous or anxious pets.
- Assist with client education and communication as directed by the veterinary team.
- Support daily hospital operations and help keep patient care running smoothly.
- Collaborate with teammates and jump in wherever support is needed.
- A genuine love for animals and a desire to provide compassionate care.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A positive attitude—because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible.
- Reliability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new skills.
- Empathy and kindness for both pets and the people who love them.
- A team-focused mindset and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- A desire to continue learning and growing within veterinary medicine.
At Premier Vet Care, you’re more than a Veterinary Assistant—you’re an essential part of our hospital family. Whether you’re assisting during an exam, comforting a nervous patient, preparing a treatment area, or helping educate a pet owner, your work makes a difference every day.
You’ll also have supportive mentorship, hands-on learning, opportunities for community involvement, regular lunch breaks, team celebrations, coffee runs, and plenty of puppy kisses and kitty headbutts along the way.
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral Bonus Program
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional development opportunities
- TechLife Professional Development Program
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Premier Vet Care and Vetcor. We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment where every team member feels respected, supported, comfortable being their authentic self, and empowered to reach their highest potential.
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