Veterinary Assistant — Flexible Hours + Telehealth

Destination Pet; Marble Falls (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

401k

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet at Hope Animal Clinic in Marble Falls, TX, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for part-time, flexible hours. The role supports veterinarians with nursing care, client communication, and treatment preparation in a busy clinic setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of clinic experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Evening and weekend work, alongside strong teamwork and technical skills, are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma required.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Ability to work on computer systems and multi-line telephone.
• Ability to handle dogs on leashes.
• Comfort with disinfectants, animal dander and excretions.
• Comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.

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 directions.
• Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and telephone support.
• Performing various laboratory tests.
• Keeping facilities clean and well maintained.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Destination Pet at Hope Animal Clinic in Marble Falls, TX, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for part-time, flexible hours. The role supports veterinarians with nursing care, client communication, and treatment preparation in a busy clinic setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of clinic experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Evening and weekend work, alongside strong teamwork and technical skills, are required.