Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced Clinic, Growth & CE

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation/sick days

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Stafford Oaks Animal Hospital in Stafford, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with pay from $18.00 to $23.00 per hour.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of field experience and excel in a fast-paced, collaborative small animal practice. Your duties include assisting doctors, restraining patients, running lab work, digital radiology, dentistry and anesthesia monitoring, surgical support, and maintaining medical

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in veterinary field required.
• Strong communication skills and customer service focus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting doctors during exams and appointments.
• Patient restraint and handling.
• Laboratory procedures and diagnostics.
• Digital radiology.
• Dentistry and anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical assistance.
• Treatment and nursing care of hospitalized patients.
• Client education and maintaining medical records.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Patient care

Lab procedures

Digital radiology

Surgical assistance

Dentistry monitoring

Job description

VCA Stafford Oaks Animal Hospital in Stafford, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with pay from $18.00 to $23.00 per hour.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of field experience and excel in a fast-paced, collaborative small animal practice. Your duties include assisting doctors, restraining patients, running lab work, digital radiology, dentistry and anesthesia monitoring, surgical support, and maintaining medical