Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Join Our Compassionate Veterinary Team in Bastrop, Texas! Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team of veterinary professionals. If you have 13 years of veterinary experience, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and client service, we'd love to meet you! As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting our veterinarians and technicians while providing compassionate care to our patients and outstanding service to the families who trust us with their pets.

As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Welcome clients and provide exceptional customer service throughout their visit.
• Obtain accurate and detailed patient medical histories.
• Collect pets' vital signs and communicate findings to the veterinary team.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations and medical procedures.
• Safely and confidently restrain and handle dogs and cats.
• Monitor and care for hospitalized and boarding patients.
• Collect blood samples and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Perform in-house diagnostic testing, including bloodwork, fecal examinations, and urinalysis.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist during surgical procedures.
• Monitor and assist patients during anesthesia recovery.
• Take high-quality digital (CR) radiographs and upload or email images as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Answer incoming phone calls and assist clients with general pet care questions.
• Communicate veterinary recommendations, treatment plans, and hospital protocols to clients.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and the veterinary team to ensure clear communication.
• Troubleshoot client concerns, follow through on solutions, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.
• Support the team with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications:

• 13 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital or animal clinic.
• Passion for providing compassionate patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Experience collecting blood samples and assisting with diagnostic testing.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a veterinary healthcare team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow.

Preferred Experience

• Surgical preparation and assistance.
• Anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery.
• Digital radiography (CR) experience.
• Experience caring for hospitalized patients.
• Familiarity with veterinary practice management software.

Why Join Bastrop Veterinary Hospital?

At Bastrop Veterinary Hospital, we believe exceptional veterinary medicine starts with exceptional people. We foster a supportive, collaborative culture where every team member is valued and encouraged to continue learning and growing. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality medicine while building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets. Whether you're expanding your clinical skills or looking for a hospital where your contributions truly make a difference, you'll find opportunities for professional growth and a team that supports your success.

Benefits

Eligible full-time team members may receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee pet care discounts
• Continuing education opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career advancement

At Bastrop Veterinary Hospital, we're committed to helping you build a long-term veterinary careernot just find your next job. Through our structured career development programs, Veterinary Assistants, Veterinary Technicians, and Client Service Representatives have a clear pathway for advancement with tiered skill levels, hands-on learning, mentorship, and defined career progression. Team members also receive access to atDove, an industry-leading veterinary education platform offering hundreds of courses to strengthen clinical skills, client communication, leadership, and professional development. Whether you're just starting your veterinary career or looking to advance to the next level, we'll invest in your growth every step of the way. If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant looking to join a compassionate, collaborative, and patient-focused team in Bastrop, TX, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us provide outstanding veterinary care for the pets and families of our community!

About Bastrop Veterinary Hospital

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital has been serving the people and pets of Bastrop, TX since 1974. This community is our home. We believe that medicine works best when it is deeply personal. Our doctors and staff take the time to know you and your pets: to understand what your worries are, what your needs are, and how we can make a positive difference in your life. This individualized approach means you will feel cared for, valued, and supported. It also means a higher level of patient care. We value getting to know your pet like the individual they are. Dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, and nearly everything in between here, we care for you both like our own. This helps us spot any subtle divergences in their baseline to be able to provide your pet the gold standard of medicine. Hearts of gold deserve no less. We love to practice in a small town. We believe that the people and pets in this community deserve the same level of care you would find at cutting edge practices in big cities. Here, you will find a higher standard of technology, protocols, and procedures than many expect from a small town practice. We combine advances in medical care with a local community focus. Our team believes in always putting you and your pet first because here, you are family and family only gets the best. Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare, where we believe excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Bastrop Veterinary 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.