Veterinary Assistant - Growth, Benefits, 4x10s Team

VCA Animal Hospitals; Lakeway (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick time

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Head Space access

Job summary

VCA Terrell Animal Hospital in Lakeway, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help provide outstanding client experiences and compassionate patient care.

You will support the Doctor and Technician teams by restraining and assisting in exams, taking histories, performing lab work, imaging, and keeping medical records up to date. Routine duties include maintaining a clean, safe hospital.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to work 4x10s including rotating weekends.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Patient restraint

Exam assistance

Vital signs

Medical history

Laboratory work

Diagnostic imaging

Medical records

Team support

Job description

VCA Terrell Animal Hospital in Lakeway, TX is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help provide outstanding client experiences and compassionate patient care.

You will support the Doctor and Technician teams by restraining and assisting in exams, taking histories, performing lab work, imaging, and keeping medical records up to date. Routine duties include maintaining a clean, safe hospital.