Veterinary Assistant

American Veterinary Group • Spring, TX

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Veterinary Assistant assists Veterinarians in caring for animals, helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocks examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizes tools, and ensures equipment is in working order. The role also involves communicating with clients (pet owners) and updating patient files.

Applicants should demonstrate professionalism, dependability, positive communication, and the ability to multitask. The ideal candidate is energetic, friendly, upbeat, professional, compassionate, and caring, and can work both independently and as part of a team. This position requires regular on-site presence to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. The employer will consider reasonable accommodation requests in accordance with the ADA and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Prior customer service experience.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Professionalism, dependability, positive communication skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to work harmoniously with teammates.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and some weekends.
• Regular on-site presence is an essential function of the role.

Nice To Haves

• Prior veterinary assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians in caring for animals.
• Help during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary.
• Stock examination and surgery rooms with supplies.
• Sterilize tools and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Communicate with clients (pet owners).
• Update patient files.

Benefits

• Health care plan with medical, dental, and vision options.
• 401k match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Paid parental leave and paid maternity leave.
• One Work/Life Balance day off.
• Short-term and long-term disability options.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Discounted veterinary care.
• Scrub allowance.
• Hands-on and e-training.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students.

What This Job Offers

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