Veterinary Technician Assistant

Hirebridge; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pet-care discounts

Uniform allowance

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

401k

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA options

Pet-care discounts

Uniform allowance

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Austin is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to ensure the compassionate care of animals. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of veterinary experience, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma. The role includes assisting veterinarians, managing patient care, and ensuring all animal needs are met. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and generous pet-care discounts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary industry experience is required.
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Ability to properly restrain animals and handle them safely.
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with prepping patients for surgery and monitoring post-op.
• Gather and test samples for analysis.
• Administer medications and provide care instructions to clients.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed by the veterinarian.
• Client communication: collect medical information and provide care instructions.
• Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed.

Skills

Excellent communication & listening skills

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivated & team-oriented

Understanding and ability to properly and safely restrain animals

Lift 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Happy people. Healthy pets.

At CityVet, we believe healthy pets start with happy people. It is important that our vet‑led clinics are filled with smiling faces and compassionate pet people, and each of our employees plays a vital role in creating the positive vibe felt at our offices. Starting a career at CityVet means growing in a fun, people‑first environment where the future of our employees is just as important as the future of our business.

We are looking for the right person to join our team!

CityVet is looking for Veterinary Technician Assistants to join our team! A Veterinary Technician Assistant will be considered with a minimum of 1‑year experience.

Compensation is based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

Our Animal Care Attendant (ACA) acts as the primary care provider for all animals under our supervision. The ACA works to ensure the professional, conscientious, compassionate care of all animals at the facility by meeting both the physical and behavioral needs of all patients. The ACA provides a high standard of cleanliness to our people and their pets by frequently servicing cages, runs, and exam rooms to ensure optimal levels of sanitation.

Essential qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• At least 1 year of veterinary industry experience
• Understanding and ability to properly and safely restrain animals
• Knowledgeable on veterinary medical terminology and medication
• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Self‑motivated & team‑oriented

A day in the life

• Assist veterinarians: prep patients for surgery (administer anesthesia/take x‑rays/gather lab specimen), monitor patients post‑op & restrain animals during exams
• Obtain samples: gather stool, blood, and other samples for testing
• Testing: test the samples gathered and help to interpret the results
• Administer medications: give patients accurate dosage of prescribed medications, anesthesia, vaccines, or other medications indicated by the DVM
• Client communication: obtain medical information from clients and provide instruction on how to care for the animal under the veterinarian’s plan of care
• Assist the Client Service Specialist team when needed

Purr‑worthy people care

At CityVet, we put an added focus on the well‑being of our staff members because caring for people and their pets is no easy task. CityVet prioritizes meeting the full range of physical and mental well‑being needs of our people.

In addition to health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, a competitive 401k program, vision and dental insurance, and HSA options, our full‑time employees receive:

• Generous pet‑care discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities

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