Veterinary Assistant

Allianceanimal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted veterinary clinic in San Antonio is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join their team. Responsibilities include patient care, lab sample analysis, and surgical assistance. Opportunities for growth and training are available. Join a supportive environment dedicated to animal welfare!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Self-starter with a desire to advance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Administration of medications and surgical assistance.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Education

Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Anesthesia Monitoring

Laboratory Tests

Radiographs

Job 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

• 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:

Pay $15/hr and up depending on experience

• 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
• 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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