Veterinary Assistant: Flexible Part-Time Pet Care

South Arlington Animal Clinic; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Limited benefits for part-time

Job summary

South Arlington Animal Clinic in Arlington, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across hospital care.

This part-time role offers flexible weekday scheduling, with Fridays and rotating Saturdays/Sundays required. The ideal candidate brings at least 1 year of veterinary assistant or related experience and a commitment to compassionate, professional client service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary assistant, animal care, kennel assistant, or related role preferred.
• Proficiency in safe animal handling and restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Compassionate, professional communication with clients and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and restrain patients safely throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and restraint during outpatient and procedural care.
• Supporting the front desk with answering phones and checking in patients.
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service.
• Providing daily animal care and walking pets.
• Maintaining clean and comfortable kennels and disinfecting exam rooms, treatment areas and bathing area.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Animal handling

Client service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

South Arlington Animal Clinic in Arlington, TX is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across hospital care.

This part-time role offers flexible weekday scheduling, with Fridays and rotating Saturdays/Sundays required. The ideal candidate brings at least 1 year of veterinary assistant or related experience and a commitment to compassionate, professional client service and teamwork.