Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Texas City (TX); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Generous pet care discounts

Zusammenfassung

VCA Mainland Animal Hospital invites applications for a Veterinary Assistant in Texas City, TX. This full-time position features a rotating schedule and a pay rate of $17.00–$20.00 per hour.

The role involves restraining and assisting during exams, taking histories and vitals, assisting with prescriptions, and performing lab work and diagnostic imaging. The successful candidate will provide compassionate care, maintain medical records, and support doctors and technicians while upholding a safe

Qualifikationen

• Ability to restrain animals during exams and procedures.
• Experience taking medical histories and vitals.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records.
• Willingness to work full-time with a rotating schedule.

Aufgaben

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Kenntnisse

Patient restraint

Vital signs

Medical history taking

Laboratory skills

Diagnostic imaging

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Assistant Certification (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Veterinary Assistant

Location: Texas City, TX 77591

Full-time, rotating schedule

Pay: $17.00 - 20.00/hr.

VCA Mainland Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the team. We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Responsibilities

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.


• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.


• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).


• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.


• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.


• Maintaining medical records.


• Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.


• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community


• Leadership opportunities


• Career development programs


• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities


• Continuing education opportunities


• Tuition support and sponsorships


• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)


• Referral bonuses


• Competitive wage


• Medical, dental & vision insurance


• Generous pet care discounts


• Life, long and short-term disability insurance


• Paid parental leave


• Paid vacation and sick time


• 401(k)

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.