Veterinary Assistant - El Paso Animal Emergency Center - TX

Veterinary Innovative Partners; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Job summary

El Paso Animal Emergency Veterinary Referral Center is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant/Technician for full-time or part-time hours. You will support our veterinary team caring for animals and ensuring a positive client experience, including lab processing, in-house testing, anesthesia monitoring, and assisting during procedures.

This 24/7 emergency hospital at 1220 Airway Blvd offers advanced diagnostics and a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with animals, preferably in a veterinary setting.
• Strong animal handling skills with various species.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Basic veterinary terminology and procedures.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Physical stamina to lift and carry animals, stand for long periods, and perform cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary staff with restraint, medication, and sample collection.
• Monitor ICU patients and record vitals on treatment sheets.
• Respond to emergencies, CPR, and triage.
• Maintain equipment, restock supplies, report inventory needs.
• Keep clinic clean; disinfect surfaces, kennels, and cages.
• Prepare examination rooms and keep them stocked.
• Greet and assist clients; explain basics to clients.
• Escort clients and pets to rooms; collect medical history.
• Assist with procedures: setup equipment, hold animals, monitor wellbeing.
• Prepare and label lab samples; follow protocols.
• Assist with radiography: position animals and operate x-ray.
• Educate clients on meds, preventive care, post-op instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist with inventory management and storage.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Veterinary terminology

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

X-ray equipment

In-house lab equipment

Job description

Join our team at El Paso Animal Emergency Veterinary Referral Center as a FULL TIME OR PART TIME compassionate and enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant/Technician. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our veterinary team in providing exceptional care to our animal patients and ensuring a positive experience for our clients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with collecting and processing lab samples, performing in-house testing, monitoring anesthesia and surgical patients; preparing surgical packs and maintaining sterile technique, animal handling, maintaining cleanliness in the hospital, preparing exam rooms, and providing assistance during medical procedures.

El Paso Animal Emergency Center is a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital located at 1220 Airway Blvd. We are equipped with advanced diagnostics, including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house lab, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, CT, MRI, and much more.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with various tasks, including animal restraint, medication administration, and sample collection.
• Monitoring patients in ICU and recording vitals on treatment flow sheets.
• Responding to emergencies, including CPR and triage of critical cases.
• Maintaining medical equipment, restocking supplies, and reporting inventory needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinic/hospital environment by disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing equipment, and cleaning kennels and cages.
• Prepare examination rooms for appointments, ensuring they are well-stocked and organized.
• Greet and assist clients, helping them feel welcome and comfortable during their visit.
• Escort clients and their pets to exam rooms and obtain preliminary information, such as medical history and reason for the visit.
• Provide support during medical procedures, including setting up equipment, holding animals, and monitoring their well‑being.
• Prepare and label laboratory samples accurately, following proper protocols.
• Assist with radiography (X-rays) by positioning animals and operating equipment under the direction of the veterinary team.
• Help educate clients on topics such as medication administration, preventive care, and post‑operative instructions.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of patient care, treatments, and interactions.
• Assist with inventory management, restocking supplies, and maintaining an organized storage area.
• Participate in maintaining a positive and collaborative team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with animals, preferably in a veterinary setting.
• Strong animal handling skills and comfort working with a variety of species.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions closely.
• Basic understanding of veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Physical stamina to lift and carry animals, stand for extended periods, and perform cleaning tasks.

Benefits

• Salary: $15-$17 an hour, to commensurate with experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Tuition assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Discounted healthcare for personal pets

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the Veterinary Assistant/Technician role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and qualifications required for the position.

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian‑owned-and‑operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best‑in‑class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment