Veterinary Assistant - North Tollway Pet Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member pet discounts

Emotional well-being support

CE stipends and career development resources

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Dallas, Texas. In this role, you will support veterinarians with daily tasks including patient care, equipment maintenance, and administrative duties.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and experience in animal handling. We offer competitive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Over 18 years of age.
• Experience with animal handling and restraint.
• Knowledge of vaccines and general animal health practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.
• Perform physical exams and administer medication.
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital.
• Communicate positively with clients.

Skills

Animal handling and restraint

Knowledge of vaccines

General animal health practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks such as cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising, grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. The role provides quality care for all patients and exceptional service.

North Tollway Pet Hospital has been a trusted veterinary resource in North Dallas since 1994, offering preventive wellness, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, geriatric care, and in‑house laboratory diagnostics for cats, dogs, birds, reptiles and small mammals.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support.


• Career mobility and development opportunities.


• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients.


• Greet patients and owners upon arrival and present them to an examining room; record weight and other vital signs.


• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments and administer medication as directed by licensed veterinary technicians.


• Calm and soothe anxious patients.


• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration or patient restraint.


• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs.


• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales and anesthetic monitors.


• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs.


• Feed patients as prescribed and record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions.


• Communicate positively with clients, ensuring comfort and confidence before departure.


• Educate clients about insurance, wellness and medicinal plans.


• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital—clean equipment, kennels and facilities, safely use chemicals, complete laundry.


• Bath and care for overnight patients; ensure animals released are clean and groomed.


• Adhere to hospital safety and wellness regulations.


• Understand and obey oral and written directions.


• Maintain accurate medical records.


• Show up for work regularly; full‑time presence at the workplace is essential.


• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization.


• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by DVM or LVT.


• Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager; may include specialty areas such as dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, or internal medicine.

Qualifications (Required)

• Over 18 years of age.


• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Experience with animal handling and restraint.


• Knowledge of vaccines and general animal health practices.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Prior experience with animal handling and restraint.


• Familiarity with vaccines and general veterinary medical practices.


• Previous veterinary medicine experience.

Schedule

• Saturday from 8 AM to 12:30 PM is required; availability throughout the week is also required.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster).


• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.


• Team member pet discounts.


• Emotional well‑being support—including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.


• CE stipends and career development resources.


• Grant Circle—a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship.


• Local hospital culture backed by national resources.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V.

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