Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Willow Park, TX

49d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Aledo Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team. As a well-established, four-doctor small animal practice, they take pride in offering high-quality medicine with a personal touch. The Veterinary Assistant will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients. The mission is to win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience so exceptional care can be provided to every patient.

Requirements

• Support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.
• Win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.
• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for our hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
• Providing compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.

Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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