Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)
Destination Pet, LLC•Humble, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Destination Pet is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team at King Crossing Animal Hospital. They are looking for a friendly, outgoing, and detail-oriented individual with strong communication and technical skills to assist veterinarians in providing compassionate nursing care, maintaining medical records, filling prescriptions, performing laboratory tests, and ensuring a welcoming environment for clients and pets. The role also involves assisting with reception duties and maintaining facility cleanliness.
Requirements
- 1+ years of clinic experience as a veterinary assistant.
- High school diploma.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
- Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
- Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.
- Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
- Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
- Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.
- Must have open availability and no scheduling restrictions.
- Able to work weekends.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable.
- Assisting veterinarians to provide compassionate nursing care.
- Cleaning, maintaining, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintaining accurate medical records.
- Filling prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian and explaining prescription directions.
- Assisting receptionists with check-in and checkout procedures and providing telephone support.
- Performing various laboratory tests.
- Keeping our facilities clean and well maintained.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Animal restraint
- Collect blood, urine, and other laboratory samples
- Perform in-house laboratory testing
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Place and maintain IV catheters and administer fluids
- Educate clients on medications, home care, preventive care, and wellness plans
Benefits
- Full-Time health benefits
- 401k
- Discounted Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
