Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established veterinary facility, where you will provide exceptional care to animals and support skilled professionals. As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting with surgeries, collecting lab samples, and ensuring the well-being of our patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow in your veterinary career while being part of a collaborative environment that values education and professional development. With a commitment to high-quality care and a supportive team, you will make a significant impact in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Teladoc - Free Doctor Access

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Assist with surgeries and procedures, ensuring patient safety.
• Collect lab samples and maintain medical equipment.
• Communicate effectively with clients about patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support DVMs and veterinary technicians in daily tasks.
• Restrain animals safely and obtain accurate vitals.
• Provide high-quality communication with clients.

Skills

Animal Handling

Communication Skills

Medical Procedures Knowledge

Teamwork

Stress Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Surgical Equipment

Anesthesia Machines

Job description

Cole Veterinary Hospital at Harmony is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Spring, Texas. 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. We are committed to providing high quality veterinary care by emphasizing prevention as well as healing. We strive to offer the optimal course of diagnostic and treatment procedures for all patients. 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 $13.35-$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).