Veterinary Assistant - Vintage Park - Houston, TX

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

Job summary

Join a leading pet care center in Houston as a Veterinary Assistant, where you will improve the lives of pets and engage with pet parents. You will work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and continuous learning, using advanced technology to enhance pet care experiences.

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Fear Free Certification

Dress Code

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting within the pet ecosystem.
• Fear-free or low-stress handling ambassador.

Responsibilities

• Assist the care team and engage with pet parents.
• Utilize high-end technology and digital information access.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Tech-savvy

Collaboration

Lifelong Learning

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - 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 opening our Vintage Park Pet Care Center in October! We are redefining the veterinary experience with technology and thoughtful design, creating beautiful physical and digital spaces. We bring together passionate people to make pet care the way we envisioned it could be.

As a Petfolk Veterinary Assistant, you will help improve the lives of pets in Houston by assisting the care team and engaging with pet parents. You will be utilized to your full potential and encouraged to learn and grow. Our high-end technology, digital information access, strong team bonds, and supportive ecosystem will equip you for success. Our collaborative staffing approach personalizes your role to match your strengths and aspirations.

Our team members are central to our mission. Ideal candidates share our core values, believe in Fear Free/force-free handling, excel in communication, enjoy collaboration, and are committed to continuous learning and high standards. We focus on delivering exceptional client experiences and high-quality care.

Requirements

• You love working with pets and people, and they love working with you even more
• Bilingual in Dog (Woof) and Cat (Meow)
• Tech-savvy, adaptable, solutions-focused problem-solver in a fast-paced environment
• Fear-free or low-stress handling ambassador
• Lifelong learner
• 2+ years as a Veterinary Assistant in a clinical setting within the pet ecosystem

Benefits

• Equity Compensation: Ownership shares that grow over time.
• Paid Time Off: Generous leave to pursue passions and spend time with loved ones.
• Paid Holidays: No on-call or overnight expectations.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision plans with premium contributions.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Basic, voluntary, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
• Fear Free Certification: Free training and certification for all team members.
• Dress Code: Branded Figs scrubs provided.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on wellness, illness services, food, and medication for pets.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Veterinary Services