Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Description

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with examinations, treatments, procedures, and patient care
• Safely restrain and handle dogs, cats, and other veterinary patients
• Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and supplies
• Assist with patient intake, discharge, and routine patient care
• Monitor hospitalized and recovering patients and promptly report changes or concerns to the veterinary team
• Provide compassionate care, comfort, and attention to hospitalized patients
• Assist with collecting, preparing, and handling laboratory samples as directed
• Clean and sanitize kennels, examination rooms, treatment areas, equipment, and other hospital spaces
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe patient-care areas
• Stock supplies and assist with inventory management
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow hospital protocols and safety procedures
• Communicate professionally and courteously with clients, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other team members
• Support the overall workflow and daily operations of the veterinary hospital
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in veterinary medicine, animal care, kennel, shelter, boarding, or a related animal-care environment
• Comfortable safely handling and working around dogs, cats, and other animals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative veterinary team
• Willingness to learn and follow veterinary safety, handling, and patient-care procedures
• Ability to work in a busy, physically active veterinary hospital environment

• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician Assistant
• Experience with animal restraint and handling
• Experience with veterinary patient care or assisting with veterinary procedures
• Familiarity with veterinary terminology and electronic medical records
• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital or animal clinic

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Employee discounts on veterinary services and products
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Supportive and collaborative veterinary team
• Flexible scheduling
• A rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families