Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet; Humble, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Health Benefits

401K

Discounted Pet Insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC, a national network of pet-obsessed professionals, seeks a Veterinary Assistant at Kings Crossing Animal Hospital in Texas. You will welcome clients and pets, assist veterinarians, prepare surgical instruments, maintain medical records, fill prescriptions, support reception, run lab tests, and help keep the facility clean and organized.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a veterinary clinic, a high school diploma, and ability to lift 40 pounds and work evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• 2+ 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 handle dogs on leashes.

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.

Skills

Clinic experience

Communication

Teamwork

Animal restraint

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Clinic software

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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 Kings Crossing Animal Hospital! REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

PERKS

• Full Time Health Benefits, 401K and Discounted Pet Insurance

PAY

$16 - $18.00/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 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Expertise & Experience: 2+ 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.


• Must have experience working in a veterinary clinic.


• Proficient in patient restraint and handling.


• Experience with blood draws, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including Saturdays.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• Willingness to learn and take initiative.


• Some knowledge of anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.


• Surgery experience a plus - must be willing to learn inpatient procedures.

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. At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion.

Ready to join our pack?

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.