Veterinary Assistant (Flexible Working Hours)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

401k

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Hope Animal Clinic team in Texas. The role emphasizes friendly, people-oriented service and clinical support to veterinarians.

You will help with nursing care, instrument prep, records, prescription directions, reception support, lab work, and maintaining clean facilities. We value reliability, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and restrain animals when needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and restrain animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Fill prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explain directions.
• Assist receptionists with check-in/out and provide telephone support.
• Perform various laboratory tests.
• Keep facilities clean and well maintained.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Hope Animal Clinic!REPORTS TO: Practice ManagerPERKS: Telehealth , 401k and Pet InsurancePAY: $15-19/hour DOE.Access your earned wages anytime with DailyPay.The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented. Must be a self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrates strong technical skills.CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):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 prescription directions.Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.Performing various laboratory tests.Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.Performs other related duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:Expertise & Experience:1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.High school diploma.Physical:Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.Must frequently lift 40 pounds.Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?