Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established animal hospital that has been serving the community for 20 years. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to pets while working alongside experienced professionals. This position offers the chance to grow your career with access to educational assistance and a supportive network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and their owners while enjoying a collaborative and rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for Vet Tech programs

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Assist with appointments and surgical procedures.
• Restrain animals safely and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with clients about patient updates.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Support veterinary technicians and DVMs in daily operations.
• Maintain medical equipment and assist in procedures.

Skills

Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians

Animal restraint

Obtain accurate vitals

Collect and prepare laboratory samples

Client communication

Knowledge of medical procedures

Strong communication skills

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory machines

Surgical packs

Anesthesia machines

Job description

Forest Creek Animal Hospital is located in Round Rock, Texas and has been serving the community for 20 years. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Forest Creek Animal Hospital we strongly believe in providing the highest standards of medicine and care with state of the art equipment and diagnostics for our clients. If you are a passionate and caring team player 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

• Pay range of $12.35-$20.90/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 whiletacklinga challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animalsamong 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).