About the Role
Join our team at the Animal Hospital of Humble as a compassionate and enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our veterinary team in providing exceptional care to our animal patients and ensuring a positive experience for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinary technicians and veterinarians with various tasks, including animal restraint, medication administration, and sample collection.
- Maintain a clean and organized clinic/hospital environment by disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing equipment, and cleaning kennels and cages.
- Prepare examination rooms for appointments, ensuring they are well-stocked and organized.
- Greet and assist clients, helping them feel welcome and comfortable during their visit.
- Escort clients and their pets to exam rooms and obtain preliminary information, such as medical history and reason for the visit.
- Provide support during medical procedures, including setting up equipment, holding animals, and monitoring their well-being.
- Prepare and label laboratory samples accurately, following proper protocols.
- Assist with radiography (X-rays) by positioning animals and operating equipment under the direction of the veterinary team.
- Help educate clients on topics such as medication administration, preventive care, and post-operative instructions.
- Keep accurate and detailed records of patient care, treatments, and interactions.
- Assist with inventory management, restocking supplies, and maintaining an organized storage area.
- Participate in maintaining a positive and collaborative team atmosphere.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience working with animals, preferably in a veterinary setting.
- Strong animal handling skills and comfort working with a variety of species.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow directions closely.
- Basic understanding of veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
- Physical stamina to lift and carry animals, stand for extended periods, and perform cleaning tasks.
Skills
- Animal handling
- Communication
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Veterinary medical terminology
- Record keeping
- Inventory management
Location
- Humble
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $14-$15 an hour, to commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Tuition assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Discounted healthcare for personal pets
About the Company
- The Animal Hospital of Humble is a small, hometown general practice with a big heart.
- Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states.
- VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.
- Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment
