Veterinary Assistant/Technician
About The Position
Vickery Place Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician in Dallas, TX. This role is an opportunity to build veterinary skills in a full-service hospital that emphasizes teamwork, communication, and individualized patient care. The hospital offers a wide range of services including preventative care, behavioral and internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, endoscopy, dermatology, ophthalmology, ultrasound, laser therapy, nutrition, emergency care, boarding, and grooming for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. This variety ensures diverse daily tasks and opportunities for knowledge expansion across different areas of veterinary medicine.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician
- A genuine passion for animal care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A willingness to learn and develop new clinical skills
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- A positive, professional approach to patient and client care
- The ability to thrive in a busy veterinary hospital
Nice To Haves
- Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are welcome to apply
- Experienced Veterinary Assistants looking to take the next step in their veterinary careers
Responsibilities
- Providing hands-on care for hospitalized and outpatient patients
- Assisting veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Preparing patients for surgery and other medical procedures
- Obtaining patient histories and monitoring vital signs
- Collecting blood and other laboratory samples
- Assisting with diagnostics and in-house laboratory testing
- Supporting radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and other diagnostic services
- Administering medications as directed
- Assisting with anesthesia and surgical procedures based on training and experience
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Communicating with clients about patient care and treatment instructions
- Helping patients feel safe and comfortable throughout their visit
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
- Working closely with doctors and teammates to provide an exceptional client and patient experience
Benefits
- $16–$20/hour based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Training and career development opportunities
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee discounts
- A collaborative, team-focused work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
