Full Time Veterinary Assistant

Great Opportunity for FT Veterinary Assistant to join VO Vets newest Animal Hospital! Our new animal hospital will uphold our mission of providing convenient, lifelong, low‑stress care to your four‑legged family members. With an outstanding team and the latest veterinary technology, VO Vets can’t wait to deliver outstanding wellness care, dentistry, surgery, walk‑in urgent care, and much more to Trophy Club, TX. General Purpose Provide support to the veterinarian and veterinary technician as directed in various areas of the hospital; provide professional and efficient client service. Essential Job Functions Provide, monitor, and document all husbandry requirements for patients such as cleanliness, nutrition, necessary and appropriate bedding, physical therapy, exercise, comfort and support. Perform assistant level assessments such as pain scoring or vital signs, treatments ordered by veterinarian or directed by technician such as oral meds, document observations legibly in patient medical records. Assist with patient handling, diagnostic test/imaging set up, nursing care and admit/discharge of patients as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician. Assist with emergency department procedures as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician such as support for patient triage, transport of patient and CPR assistance. Transport patients within the hospital and into/out of the hospital. Assist with cleaning surgical & other medical equipment, packing/sterilizing instruments, properly cleaning surgical suites. Perform basic in‑house laboratory tests such as snap tests, pcv/ts, urine sg, running analyzers, setup of other tests as deemed appropriate by veterinarian or technician; complete forms for laboratory, file lab reports and clean‑up laboratory area. Communicate with doctors and technicians regarding patient status, trends, or concerns. Provide after care for patients according to owner wishes. Communicate any patient or client concerns to appropriate personnel. Ideal Candidate 6 months of veterinary experience preferred for new applicants and/or credentials are plus, but not required. Excellent listening and communication skills. Strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Must be flexible and able to adapt to new situations, able to multitask. Ability to act as a team player. WE OFFER INDUSTRY-LEADING BENEFITS INCLUDING OWNERSHIP BENEFITS! We support our veterinary teams in every way we can, so we have a killer benefits package to make sure you’re fully covered. EOE Drug Free Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr Suveto