Veterinary Assistant - Surgical & Dental Focus, Four-Day Week

lakefieldveterinarygroup; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

HSA with company contribution

401(k) with match

PTO for real work/life balance

Personal Pet Discount

Job summary

PawDoc Surgery + Dental Center in Katy, TX is hiring a Veterinary Assistant. You will support veterinarians and technicians through pre-op, anesthesia monitoring, and post-op recovery while maintaining compassionate client communication.

We offer a four-day work week (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 7am-5pm) and a competitive entry-level pay of $20–$23/hour with benefits and growth opportunities. Join a collaborative team that values mentorship and well-being.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Calm, client-first presence; comfortable with practice tech.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture built on Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between appointments.
• Obtain initial patient information, medical histories, vaccination records, and the reason for visit; document and update records.
• Calmly soothe and restrain pets before, during, and after procedures.
• Educate clients with clear, compassionate, timely information.
• Monitor pet status and vital signs post-surgery.
• Assist with general questions and set up procedures as needed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Tech-savvy

Client-focused

Job description

PawDoc Surgery + Dental Center in Katy, TX is hiring a Veterinary Assistant. You will support veterinarians and technicians through pre-op, anesthesia monitoring, and post-op recovery while maintaining compassionate client communication.

We offer a four-day work week (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 7am-5pm) and a competitive entry-level pay of $20–$23/hour with benefits and growth opportunities. Join a collaborative team that values mentorship and well-being.