Veterinary Assistant - A-Animal Clinic and Boarding

PetVet Care Centers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Wellbeing support (Calm app & EAP)

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ A-Animal Clinic & Boarding Kennel in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks. You will assist with cleaning, feeding, restraining, and preparing surgery suites, while ensuring compassionate patient care and excellent client service.

The role involves maintaining equipment, recording patient conditions, handling medications, and providing quality care across our full-service hospital and boarding kennel

Qualifications

• Applicant must be 18 years or older to be considered for this position.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be a skilled surgery technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks including cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Feed, exercise, and groom patients; prepare and sanitize surgery suites.
• Restrain and handle patients; document and communicate with owners as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain records and observe patients for clinical signs of disease; assist with medication administration.

Skills

Animal care

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Surgical instruments

Vital signs equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' A-Animal Clinic & Boarding Kennel is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

Position Overview

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

A-Animal Clinic & Boarding Kennel in Fort Worth, Texas is a full-service veterinary hospital and the only kennel in Fort Worth offering a unique combination of indoor and outdoor runs — a testament to their commitment to going above and beyond for pets and their families. In addition to comprehensive medical and surgical services, the team offers Doggy Daycare, grooming, and medical boarding, creating a warm, all-inclusive environment where pets truly feel at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be a skilled surgery technician

Preferred Skills (Nice To Have)

• More than 3 years of experience in animal medicine

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30AM-6PM

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAPCE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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