Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Position

VCA Henderson Pass Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind growing 4-doctor GP practice!

Location: San Antonio, TX

Full-time, 40 hours a week

Compensation: $15.50-17.00/hr.

Are you looking to be part of a hospital team that feels like family, while having the support and resources to advance your career? If so, we would love to connect with you!

Our hospital has been serving the San Antonio community for over 30 years. We believe in providing quality medical care and excellent client service care to our patients. Our tight knit community is a great place to call home.

At VCA Henderson Pass Animal Hosptal, you can be the Veterinary Assistant you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more! Whether you are an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for the next step in your career, a new graduate seeking mentorship, or currently in school, our team is ready to partner with you.

VCA-Henerson Pass Animal Hospital is a 4 doctor, small-animal practice located in San Antonio, Texas searching for the right individuals to grow with us as we continue to expand. We are looking for someone dependable and willing to develop their skills as a Veterinary Assistant.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a veterinary facility.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, "people oriented" with excellent communication skills.
• Developed technical skills but must be a team player willing to learn new techniques.

Technical Assistant duties include:

• Housekeeping/Maintenance
• Examinations/Assessments
• Client Relations and Education
• Anesthesia Monitoring/ Record Keeping
• Surgery/Dentistry
• Radiology
• Nursing Care
• Laboratory
• Pharmacy

VCA Henderson Pass Animal Hospital values continuous growth and development. We routinely utilize CE's and training opportunities to further the entire hospitals knowledge.

VCA Partners with PennFoster and has scholarship opportunities available for the technician program.

Experience:

This individual should have experience in a veterinary hospital and be able to jump in where needed.

Skills :

• Work independently without direction as well as with the group
• Self-motivated with a clear understanding of how the hospital flows
• Good customer service skills and empathy are a must.
• Familiarity with anesthesia and all aspects of surgical procedures.
• Technical skills including but not limited to sample collection, IV catheter placement, laboratory in house and send out preparation, Patient in-take, TPR.
• Veterinary medical knowledge

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!