Veterinary Assistant — Growth, CE & Benefits

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Generous pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Mainland Animal Hospital invites applications for a Veterinary Assistant in Texas City, TX. This full-time position features a rotating schedule and a pay rate of $17.00–$20.00 per hour.

The role involves restraining and assisting during exams, taking histories and vitals, assisting with prescriptions, and performing lab work and diagnostic imaging. The successful candidate will provide compassionate care, maintain medical records, and support doctors and technicians while upholding a safe

Qualifications

• Ability to restrain animals during exams and procedures.
• Experience taking medical histories and vitals.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records.
• Willingness to work full-time with a rotating schedule.

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 Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Patient restraint

Vital signs

Medical history taking

Laboratory skills

Diagnostic imaging

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Assistant Certification (preferred)

Job description

VCA Mainland Animal Hospital invites applications for a Veterinary Assistant in Texas City, TX. This full-time position features a rotating schedule and a pay rate of $17.00–$20.00 per hour.

The role involves restraining and assisting during exams, taking histories and vitals, assisting with prescriptions, and performing lab work and diagnostic imaging. The successful candidate will provide compassionate care, maintain medical records, and support doctors and technicians while upholding a safe