Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Town of Texas, Richardson (WI, TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals, providing exceptional care to pets while enjoying a supportive environment. With a focus on small animal medicine and a commitment to community service, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of animals and their owners. The organization values growth, offering educational assistance and a collaborative atmosphere. If you're passionate about animal care and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Free Doctor Access 24/7 (Teladoc)

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Collaborative Working Environment

Qualifications

• Assist DVMs and technicians with appointments and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage stress are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients and assist in surgeries.
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples, ensuring accurate vitals.

Skills

Animal Handling

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Medical Procedures Knowledge

Client Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Surgical Packs

Anesthesia Machines

Job description

Breckinridge Park Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited state of the art hospital located in a fast growing suburb of Dallas-Fort Worth. Northeast Richardson has a great mix of suburban and city life, and with the opening of City Line it is a quick 25 minutes from downtown Dallas. Richardson and the surrounding area have excellent schools, community activities and housing.

We are seeking a confident and compassionate full-time associate to join our team. You will be free to utilize your extensive diagnostic capabilities as we have a great clientele that want the best care for their pets. Our team of technicians, veterinary assistants, kennel technicians, and receptionists are highly trained, so you can spend your time practicing veterinarian medicine. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent customer service and communication skills are required as we provide high quality veterinary care to a close-knit community. Our practice focuses on small animal medicine with a special interest in dentistry, internal medicine, and Fear Free techniques.

We have a new free-standing building with dental x-ray, digital radiography, ultrasound, cold therapy laser, and advanced anesthetic monitors. We are very fortunate to be in an expanding area with affluent, educated clients and need more doctors to help us continue to care for our growing community.

Our promise to create the best experience for our clients and patients has made us the go-to animal hospital in the Richardson community.

Sound like a good fit for you? Please apply today!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills:

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay range of $17-$19/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).