Veterinary Technician Assistant

Vetcor; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

A veterinary services provider in Fort Worth is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant for a full-time position. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians in exams and treatments, providing compassionate patient care, and performing basic lab tests. The ideal candidate should be positive, eager to learn, and ready to support their team in providing quality veterinary services. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist veterinarians during exams and treatments.
• Experience with restraint and basic animal care.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams and treatments.
• Safely restrain animals and provide patient care.
• Perform basic lab tests and collect samples.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Maintain medical records and client communication.
• Keep exam, treatment, and surgery areas clean, organized, and well-stocked

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Animal restraint

Basic lab tests

Medication administration

Record keeping

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Technician Assistant at Vetcor

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Technician Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, rotating Saturdays, one day off during the week

Benefits Highlights

• Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Duties Include

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia monitoring
• Safely restrain animals and provide compassionate patient care
• Perform basic lab tests, collect samples, and take digital radiographs
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Maintain accurate medical records and support client communication
• Keep exam, treatment, and surgery areas clean, organized, and well-stocked

Our Veterinary Technicians Should Be Ready To

• Anticipate mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – The more you know, the better off we all are!
• Tolerate puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
• Be positive! Because with the right cattitude, anything is pawsible
• Let your passion for pets and veterinary care shine every day.
• Anticipate the needs of DVM staff, promoting efficiency and teamwork

What’s In It For You

• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Rotating Saturday shifts
• Lunch breaks on the reg
• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community

Company Mission

Think you're the veterinary technician we've been looking for? Let's find you the perfect place in our join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

EEO Statement

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at South Meadow Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Veterinary Services