Veterinary Assistant - Client Care & Diagnostics (Full-Time)

VCA Animal Hospitals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition support and sponsorships

Head Space mental health subscription

Job summary

Join the VCA Kingwood Animal Hospital team in Kingwood, TX as a Veterinary Assistant. This full-time role supports the Doctor and Technician teams, delivering a positive client experience and high-quality patient care.

You will help with exams, history taking, labs, imaging, records, and a clean hospital environment to ensure exceptional care for every patient. We value individual skills and personalities and offer education opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Ability to restrain and assist in exams and procedures.
• Capable of taking medical histories and vitals.

Responsibilities

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Patient restraint

Exam support

Medical histories

Vital signs

Medical records maintenance

Team collaboration

Customer service

Job description

Join the VCA Kingwood Animal Hospital team in Kingwood, TX as a Veterinary Assistant. This full-time role supports the Doctor and Technician teams, delivering a positive client experience and high-quality patient care.

You will help with exams, history taking, labs, imaging, records, and a clean hospital environment to ensure exceptional care for every patient. We value individual skills and personalities and offer education opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive team culture