Veterinary Assistant

iHire; San Antonio (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a trusted veterinary clinic in San Antonio as a Veterinary Assistant. You will be part of a dedicated team providing top-tier care to pets. Responsibilities include patient triage, sample collection, and assisting in surgeries. Opportunities for growth and training are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience preferred.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, and diagnostic imaging.
• Administration of medications and effective communication with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Anesthesia Monitoring

Laboratory Tests

Radiographs

Job description

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Company Description

Ellison Drive Animal Hospital is a trusted veterinary clinic with over 20 years of experience serving the pets and families of San Antonio, TX. We offer comprehensive care, including routine checkups, surgeries, grooming, and boarding services, all delivered with compassion and expertise.

Our team of veterinarians, technicians, groomers, and caretakers is dedicated to providing top-tier care to every pet that walks through our doors. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about animals, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of pets and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a supportive team that values growth, compassion, and exceptional service, Ellison Drive Animal Hospital is the place for you. Apply today and help us continue to provide outstanding care for the pets of San Antonio!

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 Assistant with 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, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
  
  

Additional Information

We Offer Our Staff

Pay $15/hr and up depending on experience

• 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

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Employment Type: Full Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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