Job Overview
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant, where your passion for animal care and enthusiasm for supporting veterinary professionals will shine! In this energetic role, you will be instrumental in providing exceptional pet care, assisting with medical procedures, and ensuring a welcoming environment for pets and their owners. Your dedication will help create a positive experience for every animal and client that walks through our doors. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, compassionate setting dedicated to animal health and well-being.
Duties
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with clinical procedures, including animal restraint, medication administration, and sample collection.
- Provide high-quality animal husbandry and pet care, ensuring animals are comfortable, clean, and well-cared-for during their visit.
- Support kennel operations by cleaning enclosures, monitoring animal behavior, and maintaining a safe environment for both animals and staff.
- Handle animal restraint safely and effectively during examinations or treatments, demonstrating knowledge of animal physiology and anatomy.
- Maintain accurate records of treatments, medications, and laboratory tests while adhering to aseptic techniques to prevent contamination.
- Support front desk activities by greeting clients, scheduling appointments, and managing patient files with professionalism.
- Assist with laboratory work such as sample processing or running basic diagnostic tests under supervision.
Skills
- Proven kennel experience combined with animal husbandry skills to ensure optimal pet care.
- Veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience that demonstrates familiarity with veterinary terminology and clinical workflows.
- Strong animal handling abilities across various species, including dogs, cats, and equines.
- Knowledge of animal restraint techniques and medication administration protocols.
- Experience with veterinary critical care procedures and laboratory testing is a plus.
- Ability to perform animal catheterization and understand animal anatomy and physiology thoroughly.
- Excellent communication skills for front desk duties and client interactions; ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to expand their expertise in veterinary medicine while making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their owners!
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Worth, TX 76112 (Required)
Work Location: In person
