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 is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Town & Country Veterinary Hospital in San Antonio, TX. You will join a team focused on compassionate care, supporting veterinarians and keeping records up to date.

Qualifications include 1+ year clinic experience and a high school diploma. The role may involve evenings, weekends and lifting up to 40 pounds; daily tasks include lab work, patient handling, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing and people oriented.
• Self-motivated team player with attention to detail.
• Effective at oral and written communication; demonstrates strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians to provide nursing care.
• Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and fill prescriptions as directed.
• Support reception with check-in/out and telephone duties.
• Perform laboratory tests and keep facilities clean and well maintained.

Skills

People oriented

Team player

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Technical skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

## Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)Apply: Town & Country Veterinary Hospital- San Antonio, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR109080**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** **Town & Country 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.