Veterinary Assistant - Creekside Pet Care Center

Suveto • Keller, TX

3d

About The Position

Creekside Pet Care Center is seeking an experienced full-time Veterinary Assistant for its busy, 24/7, 10-doctor, AAHA-accredited veterinary clinic. The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in various areas of the hospital and provides professional, efficient client service. The role requires flexibility, compassion, a strong work ethic, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Creekside Pet Care Center is part of the Suveto network of hospitals and is a full-service 24/7 veterinary hospital with onsite grooming, daycare, and boarding. Located in the Keller/Southlake area of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, it has served the community for 20 years and offers emergency care. The hospital describes its approach as focused on excellence in medical treatment, quality, and client service, using current knowledge, equipment, and techniques while recognizing the bond between people and pets.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital is required.
• Knowledge of basic animal care and medical terminology.
• Ability to safely and effectively handle and restrain animals.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from veterinarians and senior staff members.
• Compassionate nature and genuine love for animals.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and assist doctors during appointments.
• Take client histories; perform physical assessments; and legibly record observations in medical records.
• Educate clients about preventative healthcare recommendations and provide follow-up.
• Communicate patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform venipuncture, collect blood samples, conduct in-house laboratory tests, prepare forms for outside laboratories, and call owners with results as requested by the veterinarian.
• Provide and monitor nursing care for hospitalized patients as requested by the veterinarian, including medications by all routes and patient monitoring.
• Admit and discharge patients according to hospital protocols and educate clients about admission and discharge.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, treatment areas, hospital wards, and other areas as requested.
• Use practice software to dispense veterinarian-approved medications and patient food, print treatment sheets, discharge instructions, and labels, record client and doctor communications, and perform other tasks as directed by the veterinarian.
• Understand and enforce OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards.
• Perform client callbacks and provide updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet care discounts
• 401(k) with a company match up to 4%
• VSOP® grants at no cost to full-time hospital team members; the program tracks the value of the Suveto organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED