Pet Care Attendant - Colleyville, TX
About The Position
Colleyville Animal Clinic is a well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal practice looking for a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Whether you already have veterinary experience or are eager to begin building your career in veterinary medicine, we're excited to meet motivated individuals who are ready to learn and become part of our close-knit hospital family. We believe great patient care starts with teamwork, compassion, and a positive attitude. If you're looking for a hospital where you'll be supported, encouraged to grow, and appreciated for your contributions, you'll fit right in.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary or animal care experience is preferred but not required
- Passion for animal care and a willingness to learn
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Dependability and a willingness to jump in wherever needed
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations and treatments
- Properly restrain patients using safe, compassionate handling techniques
- Perform in-house laboratory testing
- Bathe and provide basic grooming care for hospitalized and boarding pets
- Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized and boarding animals
- Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and hospital equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized hospital environment
- Assist the medical team wherever needed to provide outstanding patient care
- Support teammates to help maintain an efficient daily workflow
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
