Veterinary Assistant | Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Kirby Family Vet; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Kirby Family Vet in the San Antonio area is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care. You will monitor hospitalized pets, assist with exams, and help with laboratory work and radiographs.

The role requires basic math for dosages, willingness to work weekends, and good communication with clients and team members. OSHA safety practices and PPE are part of daily duties as you grow with the practice.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism with clients; exercise compassion and care with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions and patient plans.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration & Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization Skills

Client Satisfaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kirby Family Vet in the San Antonio area is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care. You will monitor hospitalized pets, assist with exams, and help with laboratory work and radiographs.

The role requires basic math for dosages, willingness to work weekends, and good communication with clients and team members. OSHA safety practices and PPE are part of daily duties as you grow with the practice.