Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time, Vintage Park - Houston, TX

Petfolk; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Houston seeks a part-time Veterinary Assistant to enhance pet care. The role involves assisting the veterinary team, engaging with pet parents, and ensuring high standards of care. Ideal candidates should be passionate about animal welfare and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Fear Free Veterinary Certification

Branded Figs scrubs

Employee discounts on Petfolk services

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the care team and work with pet parents.
• Provide high-quality patient care and exceptional client experiences.

Skills

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Tech-savvy

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Part-Time, Vintage Park - Houston, TX

Join us on our journey to transform pet care and improve the health and happiness of Houston's pets, pet parents, and veterinary caregivers. Our goal is lofty and requires confident, friendly, resilient professionals dedicated to making a difference in all the lives they touch each day.

Petfolk is recreating the veterinary journey from the ground up with technology and design at the center. We're revolutionizing how we work and care for pets with beautifully crafted physical and digital spaces. We bring together people with big hearts and bright minds to make pet care the way we dreamt it could be.

As a Petfolk Veterinary Assistant, you'll help improve the lives of pets in Houston by assisting the care team and working with pet parents. Veterinary Assistants are utilized to their fullest extent and are encouraged to learn and grow with Petfolk. We provide high-end technology, digital access to information, strong team relationships, and an ecosystem of pet caregivers to support your success. Our collaborative staffing approach tailors your role to your strengths and professional goals.

Our team members are the heart of our mission, and are comfortable wearing multiple hats. Ideal candidates share our core values, believe in Fear Free/force-free handling, excel in communication, love collaboration, and are committed to implementing and maintaining high standards. We value continual learning, growth, and exploring new possibilities. Our team enjoys engaging with pet parents and providing high-quality patient care along with exceptional client experiences.

Requirements

• Saturdays and Sundays are required; this is a weekend-only role.
• You love working with animals and they love working with you.
• Bilingual in Dog (Woof) and Cat (Meow).
• Excellent communication skills and a drive to exceed expectations.
• A fear-free or low-stress handling approach to interacting with and handling pets.
• Tech-savvy self-starter.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Organized, reliable, and eager to learn.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting within the pet ecosystem.
• Passion for improving veterinary healthcare.

Benefits

• Fear Free Veterinary Certification: All team members will receive Fear Free training and certification at no cost, aligning with our philosophy of kindness and respect for all creatures.
• Petfolk Dress Code: Branded Figs scrubs provided to all employees for a sharp appearance.
• Employee discounts on Petfolk services: Discounts on wellness and illness services, food, and medication for employee pets to ease stress and concern for sick pets.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare