Veterinary Hospital Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists

Violet Crown Veterinary Specialists (VCVS) is Austin’s only privately owned specialty and emergency animal hospital. Located in Bee Cave, we provide advanced medical care for pets in a compassionate, calm environment. Our team is close-knit, mission-driven, and dedicated to both excellence and empathy.

Position Overview

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with animal handling, restraint, and clinical proceduresProvide general care to hospitalized animals, including feeding, bathing, and monitoring behavior or condition changes
• Prepare and assist with medications, lab samples, and other clinical tasks as directed
• Support emergency cases and assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and visits
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms, kennels, surgical areas, and ensure a sanitary and comfortable environment
• Restock supplies and maintain clean, functional equipment
• Perform accurate record keeping, data entry, and communicate patient updates to veterinary staff
• Deliver compassionate service and emotional support to pet owners
• Adhere to hospital safety and infection control protocols
• Foster excellent working relationships across departments

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable attendance and strong follow-through.
• Pride in maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized environment.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to perform hands-on janitorial work throughout the shift.
• Ability to work independently while responding appropriately to changing hospital priorities.
• Professional and respectful communication with clients, coworkers, veterinarians, and hospital leadership.
• Comfort working around dogs, cats, animal waste, bodily fluids, medical situations, strong odors, and cleaning products.
• Ability to follow written instructions, safety labels, cleaning checklists, and infection-control procedures.
• Veterinary or animal-handling experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.

Physical and Working Requirements

• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, scrub, sweep, vacuum, and mop.
• Routinely lift and carry up to 40 pounds and assist with heavier animals, supplies, or equipment using appropriate support.
• Work around barking animals, bodily fluids, animal waste, cleaning chemicals, infectious materials, and emotionally sensitive situations.
• Safely use gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection, and other personal protective equipment when required.
• Work may occur during evenings, overnight hours, weekends, holidays, or while parts of the hospital remain actively operational.

Perks & Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off + parental leave
• Tuition and professional development assistance
• Access to free HIPAA compliant therapeutic support
• Instant access to LifeMart, providing member-only deals on top brands like Apple, Samsung, Disney, and major hotel chains
• Discounts on veterinary care
• Discounted membership at Gold's Gym to support your health and fitness goals
• Compassionate and learning-focused work environment
• Meaningful work helping pets and the people who love them

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Every role at Violet Crown contributes to patient care. Our Technician Assistants facilitate patient safety, team efficiency, and the client experience by keeping the ER prepared and functioning properly.

If you’re ready to apply your skills in a supportive, collaborative environment, we’d love to meet you!