Veterinary Assistant — Grow Skills, Join a Caring Team

Alliance Animal Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Job summary

Ellison Drive Animal Hospital in San Antonio, TX, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians across wellness, surgery, grooming and boarding. You will assist with patient restraint, labs, imaging, anesthesia, and patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of veterinary experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. We offer growth opportunities and extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of veterinary experience preferred.
• Calm, compassionate demeanor suitable for a variety of animals.
• Ability to restrain pets and assist with examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain patients for exams and procedures.
• Triages incoming patients and assists with assessments.
• Collect and process laboratory samples.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Provide nursing care and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Administer medications as directed by the veterinary team.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Support anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe veterinary environment.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Compassionate

Team player

Communication

Pet restraint

Multitasking

Initiative

Laboratory sample collection

Radiographs familiarity

Anesthesia monitoring (bonus)

Job description

Ellison Drive Animal Hospital in San Antonio, TX, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians across wellness, surgery, grooming and boarding. You will assist with patient restraint, labs, imaging, anesthesia, and patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of veterinary experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. We offer growth opportunities and extensive staff benefits.