Veterinary Assistant

AOSN Dermatology • Round Rock, TX

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About The Position

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Round Rock, part of Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN), is seeking a Veterinary Assistant. The role supports specialty veterinary care by providing compassionate nursing care, assisting with medical procedures, communicating patient observations to doctors, maintaining records, and helping clients understand proper pet care. The assistant may also be cross-trained to perform front-office receptionist duties. The position requires dependable attendance, the ability to work long or irregular hours under pressure, and the physical ability to lift 40 pounds and remain active throughout a minimum eight-hour day. The schedule includes no nights or weekends. Salary is $19.57–$25.91 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility.
• Friendly, outgoing, people-oriented demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Telephone and computer skills for potential front-office receptionist duties.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn new techniques and treatments and accept change.
• Dependable attendance.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum eight-hour day.
• Willingness to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Energetic, positive, and upbeat personality.
• Takes initiative and demonstrates commitment to clinic needs.
• Punctual and accountable.
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas.
• Openness to diversity and adaptability to change.
• Ability to see the big picture.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in waiting areas and exam rooms, and exceed clients’ service expectations.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to patients.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties.
• Perform cursory examinations of animals and recognize potential patient issues.
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor.
• Maintain records.
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor.
• Prepare and restrain animals during procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy and place IV catheters.
• Monitor anesthesia and assist in surgery.
• Apply bandages and/or splints and provide wound care.
• Use a stethoscope.
• Advise pet owners on proper care.
• Be capable of cross-training for front-office receptionist duties, including telephone and computer work.
• Learn new techniques and treatments, accept change, and share ideas with others.

Benefits

• No nights or weekends.
• Vacation allowance, paid holidays, sick time/mental health days, paid parental leave, and leaves of absence.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage options.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits, plus Health Savings Accounts.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• 401(k) plan with safe harbor match.
• Flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through certification programs and continuing education opportunities.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Legal counseling and identity theft protection.
• Commuting benefits.
• Company-provided scrubs.
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
• Monthly bonus based on clinic dietary sales.

What This Job Offers

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