Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time health benefits

401k

Discounted Pet Insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC is hiring a Veterinary Assistant at the Huebner Oaks Veterinary Hospital in San Antonio, TX. The position reports to the Practice Manager and offers full-time health benefits and a 401k, with daily wage access options through DailyPay.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year clinic experience, a high school diploma, and is comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays while lifting up to 40 pounds and handling animals. Apply today to join a friendly team in a growing network.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant is preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Comfort with computer systems and multi-line phone.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and make pets feel welcome.
• Assist veterinarians with nursing tasks.
• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Explain prescription directions to clients.
• Assist reception with check-in/out and telephone support.
• Perform basic laboratory tests.
• Keep the facility clean and well maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities) page is loaded## Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)locations: Huebner Oaks Veterinary Hospital- San Antonio, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR108925**Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!****We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at** **Huebner Oaks Veterinary Hospital****!****REPORTS TO:** Practice Manager**PERKS:** Full-Time health benefits, 401k, Discounted Pet Insurance**PAY:** $19.00/hour DOE.Access your earned wages anytime with **DailyPay.****The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented. Must be a self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrates strong technical skills.****CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):*** Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.* Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.* Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.* Maintaining accurate medical records.* Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.* Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.* Performing various laboratory tests.* Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.* Performs other related duties as assigned.**REQUIREMENTS:***Expertise & Experience:** 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.* High school diploma.*Physical:** Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.* Must frequently lift 40 pounds.* Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.* Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.* Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.* Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.* Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.#***Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.***Destination Pet, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a national network of pet-obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of our pet families through total pet care.With more than a century of experience, our founders understood the need for better pet healthcare and believed in the value of integrating pet services from veterinary medicine to, grooming, boarding, daycare, training and more. By connecting the experts behind the scenes, we get to know our pet families in a way that allows us to offer proactive, convenient, and personalized advice and care.