Veterinary Technician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Make a Difference When Pets Need It Most!

Our urgent care veterinary hospital is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this fast-paced environment, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to provide exceptional care to pets experiencing unexpected illnesses and injuries. The Veterinary Technician Assistant plays a vital role in supporting our veterinarians and veterinary technicians by assisting with patient care, maintaining a clean and efficient treatment environment, assisting with customer service, and ensuring pets and their families receive compassionate support during stressful situations.

$14 - $15 hourly

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with urgent patient care, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures
• Assist our Customer Service Representative by answering phone calls and checking in patients
• Safely handle and restrain pets of various sizes and temperaments, including fearful or painful animals
• Support diagnostic procedures including laboratory sample collection, radiology preparation, and in-house testing
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment areas, kennels, and medical equipment following hospital protocols
• Assist with stocking supplies, preparing medications under supervision, and maintaining inventory
• Help support pet owners with empathy and professionalism during emotionally challenging situations
• Respond efficiently and calmly during high-volume periods and emergency situations

• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, emergency/urgent care setting, animal shelter, or animal care facility preferred
• Knowledge of animal behavior, safe handling, and restraint techniques preferred
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and compassionate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt quickly as patient needs change
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, lift, and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds or more with assistance
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent required

We are a privately-owned urgent care veterinary practice in New Braunfels, TX. We are dedicated to providing excellent patient care and client service. We pride ourselves on using current technology to enhance the patient and client experience. We work odd hours, but only 4 days a week! We provide competitive pay, health, vision, and dental insurance, pet care discounts, paid time off, and a 401(k). Apply today and become an essential part of our urgent care veterinary team!