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

Petfolk; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join their mission of transforming pet care in Houston. In this role, you will assist a dedicated care team, ensuring the health and happiness of pets while collaborating closely with pet parents. Ideal candidates will have a passion for animal care, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fear-free handling practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a revolutionary approach to veterinary care, where technology and compassion meet to create exceptional experiences for pets and their owners. If you're ready to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Fear Free Veterinary Certification

Employee discount on Petfolk services

Branded Figs scrubs

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a clinical setting as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Strong communication skills and a knack for problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist the care team and work with pet parents to improve pet lives.
• Ensure high-quality patient care and exceptional client experiences.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fear Free/force free handling

Creative problem solving

Tech-savvy

Organized and reliable

Education

3+ years as Veterinary Assistant

Job description

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

Houston, TX

Description

*Part-Time Opening in Vintage Park Pet Care Center*

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 and every day.

Petfolk is recreating the veterinary journey from the ground up with technology and design at the very center. We’re revolutionizing how we work and take care of pets with beautifully crafted physical and digital spaces. We are bringing together people with the biggest hearts and brightest minds to make pet care the way we dreamt it could be.

As a Petfolk Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be responsible for improving the lives of pets in the Houston area by assisting the care team and working with pet parents. Veterinary Assistants will be utilized to their fullest extent and are expected to continue to learn and grow with Petfolk. High end technology, digital access to information, strong team relationships, and an extraordinary ecosystem of pet caregivers will equip you with the tools you need to thrive. Our collaborative staffing approach ensures that your position with Petfolk is tailored to your strengths and professional desires.

Our team members are the heart and soul of our mission, and are comfortable wearing a few hats. Ideal candidates share our core values, believe in Fear Free/force free handling, excel in communication, love to collaborate, are adept at implementing and executing gold standards, continually learn, grow, and explore possibilities. Our team enjoys connecting with pet parents and ensuring high-quality patient care with exceptional client experiences.

Requirements

• Saturdays and Sundays required, this is a weekend only role
• You love working with animals and they love working with you even more
• Bilingual in Dog (Woof) and Cat (Meow)
• Excellent communication skills and a penchant for exceeding expectations
• A fear-free or low-stress handling based approach to interacting with and handling pets
• Tech-savvy self-starter
• Knack for creative problem solving
• Organized, reliable, and eager to learn
• 3+ years in the pet ecosystem as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting
• Passion for Improving Veterinary Healthcare

Fear Free Veterinary Certification: Fear Free veterinary visits are core to the Petfolk philosophy, and we believe in treating all creatures with kindness and respect. Each team member will receive Fear Free training and certification at no cost.

Petfolk Dress Code: We like to look sharp, so all employees will receive branded Figs scrubs.

Employee discount on Petfolk services: We understand the stress and concern a sick pet causes. Petfolk proudly provides discounts on wellness and illness services, food, and medication for employee pets.

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