Veterinary Assistant

Arlington South Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care. We’re looking for someone who is positive, dependable, eager to learn, and enjoys working as part of a team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build their skills and grow into a veterinary technician role with hands-on training and support along the way. What You’ll Do Assist the veterinary team with patient care and daily hospital operations Restrain and handle dogs and cats safely and compassionately Prepare exam rooms and maintain a clean, organized treatment area Assist with appointments, treatments, and procedures Collect and prepare laboratory samples Help with patient cleaning, feeding, and general care Provide excellent customer service to our clients and their pets Learn new skills and progressively take on additional technician responsibilities What We’re Looking For A positive attitude and willingness to learn Dependable, motivated, and hardworking A team player who communicates well with others Someone who genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain. Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment Compassionate toward patients and their families Previous veterinary experience is a plus, but we’re willing to train the right person! Someone who is interested in developing a long-term career in veterinary medicine. Why Join Our Team? We believe in supporting our team members and helping them grow. If you’re looking for a position where you can learn, gain hands-on experience, and work toward becoming a veterinary technician, we’d love to meet you! #J-18808-Ljbffr