Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet's Town & Country Veterinary Hospital in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support our care team. You will help veterinarians provide compassionate nursing care, maintain accurate records, assist with surgeries, and provide warm check-in and support for clients and pets.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year clinic experience, a high school diploma, and is willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Written communication

Technical skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

## Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)Applylocations: Town & Country Veterinary Hospital- San Antonio, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR108441**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.