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Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Austin, TX
•Onsite
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About The Position

VCA Arbor Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary assistant to join our team! This is a full-time position with a 4x10 schedule, including rotating Saturdays. The pay range is $18.00 - $23.00/hr. Join our 4-doctor practice located in the Arboretum area of north Austin. For the past 30 years, we have been a dedicated part of this community, earning the loyalty of clients who trust us with their pets due to our compassionate care. As a member of the VCA team, you will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your primary goal will be to build client confidence by delivering an outstanding client experience, enabling us to provide exceptional care to every patient.

Requirements

  • Ability to restrain and assist in patient exams and routine procedures.
  • Skill in taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
  • Proficiency in filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
  • Experience performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging.
  • Capability to provide compassionate care for hospitalized animals.
  • Competence in maintaining medical records.
  • Willingness to assist Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
  • Commitment to 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 our hospitalized animals.
  • Maintaining medical records.
  • Assisting our wonderful 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)

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Career Level

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