Veterinary Technician Assistant

Innovetive Petcare; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Job summary

Innovetive Petcare seeks a Veterinary Technician Assistant in Bastrop, TX. This full-time position supports veterinarians in clinical care, anesthesia, and diagnostics, while delivering compassionate client communication and high-quality patient care.

The role requires 1–3 years in a veterinary setting, with a focus on teamwork, accuracy, and patient welfare. Benefits include PTO and health coverage in a dynamic practice.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of veterinary clinic or animal hospital experience is required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced veterinary environment with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of animal restraint, patient care, and veterinary terminology is important.
• Experience with laboratory diagnostics and radiology is preferred; surgery/anesthesia experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional client service in clinic and exam rooms.
• Obtain concise medical histories and record accurate vital signs.
• Care for hospitalized/boarded patients with nursing attention.
• Assist veterinarians with daily procedures and treatments.
• Safely handle dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.
• Draw blood and run in-house diagnostics (bloodwork, fecals, urinalysis).
• Prepare patients and surgical suites for procedures; assist with anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Take and manage CR radiographs; communicate care plans with clients.
• Answer phone calls and relay treatment protocols and follow-ups.

Skills

veterinary experience

communication skills

fast-paced environment

multitasking

animal restraint knowledge

laboratory diagnostics knowledge

surgery and anesthesia experience

team-oriented

Job description

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bastrop, Texas

Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 / hour

Description

Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant looking to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary practice? We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated team member with 1–3 years of veterinary experience who thrives in a hands-on clinical environment and is passionate about patient care and client communication.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with veterinarians, supporting hospitalized patients, assisting with surgery, and creating a positive experience for pets and their owners every day.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

As a Veterinary Technician Assistant, you will play a key role in both patient care and client communication by:

• Providing exceptional client service in the clinic and exam rooms
• Obtaining concise yet detailed medical histories and recording accurate vital signs
• Managing hospitalized and boarded patients with attentive nursing care
• Assisting veterinarians with daily medical procedures and treatments
• Safely and confidently handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• Drawing blood samples for laboratory testing
• Running in-house diagnostics including bloodwork, fecals, and urinalysis
• Preparing patients and surgical suites for procedures
• Assisting with anesthesia monitoring, surgery support, and patient recovery
• Taking, developing, emailing, and uploading CR radiographs
• Answering phone calls and assisting clients with pet-related questions
• Acting as a liaison between clients and the veterinary team
• Communicating treatment protocols, recommendations, and follow-up care instructions
• Troubleshooting client concerns and helping facilitate positive outcomes
• Supporting additional clinic projects and responsibilities as assigned

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:

• 1-3 years of veterinary clinic or animal hospital experiencerequired
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
• Knowledge of animal restraint, patient care, and veterinary terminology
• Experience with laboratory diagnostics and radiology preferred
• Surgical and anesthesia experience is a plus
• Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training