Veterinary Assistant (FT/PT)

Campeche Cove All Animal Hospital • Galveston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Assistants play a key role in the day-to-day operations of a veterinary clinic. Accordingly, punctuality and reliability are essential. Veterinary Assistants serve as a second set of eyes for the Veterinarians and other staff. Emerging concerns regarding a patient's health may be noticed first by a Veterinary Assistant. Accordingly, veterinary assistants must have a keen orientation in detail, work well both independently and under guidance, and demonstrate initiative in completing daily tasks. Following through on detailed instructions is also essential. Being on our team is fun and rewarding, but requires being a go-getter with tactful client communication skills and a high respect for patients, clients, and fellow team members. We greatly value a positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and impeccable ethics. And of course, a love for animals and veterinary medicine is essential!

Requirements

• Punctuality and reliability are essential
• Keen orientation in detail
• Work well both independently and under guidance
• Demonstrate initiative in completing daily tasks
• Following through on detailed instructions is also essential
• Tactful client communication skills
• High respect for patients, clients, and fellow team members
• Positive attitude
• Collaborative spirit
• Impeccable ethics
• Love for animals and veterinary medicine is essential

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in a veterinary or animal care setting preferred, or equivalent training and experience

Responsibilities

• Directly assisting the Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians during medical procedures and exams
• Administering medications (including via subcutaneous injection after training)
• Preparing prescription medications and other supplies
• Frequently documenting patients' progress, care, and observations in electronic medical records software
• Preparing and analyzing lab samples and diagnostic tests
• Monitoring patients
• Transporting animals to and from kennels, exam rooms, the lobby, and clients' vehicles
• Assisting with kennel duties such as feeding and walking
• Assisting with pet grooming and bathing
• Sanitation and janitorial duties throughout the facility
• Informing the Veterinarians of suspected medical concerns

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, SHORT-TERM DISABILITY, and TERM LIFE insurance options for eligible employees
• On-site training
• Hands-on mentoring from the Veterinarians
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed