Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Vickery Place Animal Hospital is a modern, compassionate, and highly collaborative veterinary practice. Our team prides itself on delivering exceptional patient care and an outstanding client experience. We are technician-driven and deeply committed to a "work-as-a-team" culture where every role is valued and supported.

About the Role – Veterinary Assistant

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant with some prior assistant experience and a genuine passion for animal care. In this role, you will provide daily care, feeding, and exercise for boarding pets, closely monitoring them for any signs of stress or changes in behavior. You'll assist our veterinary technicians and veterinarians by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and surgery areas, and by following proper feeding and sanitation procedures. This role also involves in-person client interaction, so strong communication and customer service skills are key. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is a great culture fit—someone who thrives in a technician-led, collaborative environment and enjoys working closely with a supportive, team-oriented staff.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Provide daily care, feeding, and monitoring for hospitalized and boarding pets
• Assist veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Safely restrain animals and support a technician-driven, team-oriented workflow
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment, exam, and surgery areas
• Take and schedule appointments and gather accurate patient histories
• Perform basic diagnostics, monitor anesthesia, and assist with dental cleanings
• Conduct diagnostic imaging, including radiographs
• Follow proper sanitation, handling, and patient-care protocols

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
• Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It's okay if you talk to animals, too!)
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
• Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

About Vickery Place Animal Hospital

Vickery Place Animal Hospital has been honored to serve the Dallas community since 2006 and considers the relationships we develop with our patients, clients, and community to be the most important aspect of our practice. We are dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of animals through the compassionate, advanced, and individualized care of each of our patients and clients. A full-service medical, surgical, and dental facility, our office is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools. In addition to preventative, behavioral, and internal medicine, we have a strong focus on soft tissue surgery and orthopedics. We also take pride in our high-quality grooming and boarding services. Vickery Place Animal Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Vickery Place Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.