Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners
$15 - $18 / hour
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Description
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Edinburg Animal Hospital is a hiring full-time Veterinary Assistants to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission to provide progressive, high-quality, compassionate medical and surgical care for your canine and feline family members, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
- Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30AM-7:00PM, Wednesday, 7:30AM-6PM, Friday 7:30AM-5PM, alternating Saturday 8AM-1PM
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting is required.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Edinburg Animal Hospital
At Edinburgh Animal Hospital, you can expect state-of-the-art medical care for your four-legged companions. We believe in nurturing the human-animal bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and animals.
You can expect to be greeted by a courteous receptionist, clean exam rooms, friendly doctors, and caring technicians. We appreciate the role we get to play in your pets’ health care.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
Edinburg Animal Hospital, part of Veterinary Practice Partners, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support its team in providing medical and surgical care for dogs and cats. You'll work a varied schedule across the week with occasional Saturday shifts, assisting veterinarians and technicians during examinations and procedures, handling animals safely, preparing and maintaining sterile treatment areas, and collecting diagnostic samples. The role also involves routine animal care—feeding, bathing, exercise—and communicating with pet owners about their pets' treatment and follow-up needs.
This position requires prior experience in a veterinary setting and practical knowledge of disinfection, medication administration, and diagnostic equipment. You should be physically capable of handling animals with both competence and compassion, and comfortable maintaining detailed medical records and keeping the clinic clean and well-stocked. The salary ranges from $15 to $18 per hour based on your background and qualifications.
Beyond base pay, Edinburg offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and an employee pet discount. You'll also have access to an employee referral bonus program worth $1,000 for successful hires at any of the 180+ partner hospitals in the network. This role suits someone who is reliable and genuinely enthusiastic about animal care and customer service.
How this employer is doing
average
- Recent Acquisition
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
In the news
Audax-backed Veterinary Practice Partners acquires Caring Hands Animal Hospital, pehub.com
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