Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital in Round Rock, Texas, as a Veterinary Technician Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to support animal care, assist in medical procedures, and maintain a clean environment. Thrive Pet Healthcare emphasizes professional growth with access to training, continuing education, and a supportive work culture. Enjoy a range of benefits including competitive pay, mental health resources, and unique perks like pet adoption leave. If you're passionate about animal welfare and ready to thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care

Pet perks and veterinary discounts

Student loan management tools

Qualifications

• Experience in basic veterinary practices and animal handling is essential.
• Ability to assist in medical procedures and maintain hospital cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient husbandry, handling, and record keeping.
• Perform laboratory tests and ensure hospital readiness.

Skills

Knowledge of basic veterinary practices

Ability to handle animals appropriately

Assist in veterinary medical procedures

Recent experience in a veterinary practice

Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Job description

Veterinary Technician Assistant - Emergency

Full-time: day or swing shift, 3 day-12 hour shift or 4 day-10 hour shift.

Location: Round Rock, Texas

Heart of Texas, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team.

At Heart of Texas, you'll have access to support, tools, and resources to enhance your skills. Our hospital is deeply connected to the local community, offering a genuine local atmosphere combined with Thrive's national resources.

About You

Role Responsibilities:

Assist with basic patient husbandry, patient handling, record keeping, perform laboratory tests, and ensure the hospital remains clean, stocked, and prepared.

Ideal Candidate:

• Knowledge of basic veterinary practices
• Ability to handle animals appropriately
• Assist in veterinary medical procedures
• Recent experience in a veterinary practice
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

About the Hospital

Heart of Texas Veterinary ER & Specialty Center is a 24-hour emergency and specialty referral hospital committed to team growth and development. We provide compassionate emergency and specialty care, including surgery, internal medicine, and oncology, in a positive work environment that promotes work/life balance.

Benefits - Our Care in Action

Thrive offers various benefits supporting emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Purr-ental leave for pet adoption
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Pet perks and veterinary discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Supporting Your Growth

We prioritize your needs through training and free CE experiences, helping your career flourish. Our community offers opportunities for connection, support, and development.

Thrive With Us

Develop your career through our learning programs, including:

• Free continuing education courses via ThriveU
• Live virtual workshops for leadership skills
• Fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Opportunities across specialties and locations
• Leadership training for a lasting veterinary career

About Thrive

Founded in Austin, Thrive Pet Healthcare now partners with over 380 hospitals nationwide, committed to pet well-being through medical excellence, technology, and community. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency services, maintaining local identities with extensive support.

We believe supporting our people helps pets thrive at every life stage. Join us and #WeThriveTogether. We offer professional development, a supportive work environment, and 24/7 mental health support.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is dedicated to an inclusive culture where all voices are valued, fostering respect, curiosity, and diversity in our teams and communities.