Veterinary Assistant: Surgical Support & Patient Care

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous pet care discounts

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

VCA Jones Road Animal Hospital in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in a full-time position. You will work a rotating 4x10 schedule including weekends, assisting with exams, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, and patient recovery.

We emphasize teamwork, compassionate care, and ongoing education in a state-of-the-art AAHA-accredited facility. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant or technician preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team.
• Excellent patient care and communication skills.
• Availability for rotating shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals.

Skills

Physical exams

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

VCA Jones Road Animal Hospital in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in a full-time position. You will work a rotating 4x10 schedule including weekends, assisting with exams, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, and patient recovery.

We emphasize teamwork, compassionate care, and ongoing education in a state-of-the-art AAHA-accredited facility. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.