Veterinary Assistant - El Paso Animal Emergency Center - TX
Join our team at El Paso Animal Emergency Center as a FULL TIME OR PART TIME 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. Your responsibilities will include assisting with animal handling, maintaining cleanliness in the hospital, preparing exam rooms, and providing assistance during medical procedures.
El Paso Animal Emergency Center
1220 Airway Blvd.
El Paso, Texas 79925
Key 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Benefits:
Salary: $16.00-$18.00 an hour, to commensurate with experience.
- 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
Note: This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the Veterinary Assistant role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and qualifications required for the position.
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
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Join our amazing team at El Paso Animal Emergency Center as a Veterinary Assistant! We are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic individuals who wish to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners. In this full-time or part-time role, you’ll be at the heart of our veterinary operations, supporting a dedicated team that delivers exceptional care to our furry patients. Your days will involve everything from assisting with animal handling, medication administration, and preparing examination rooms for our vets to providing comfort and sincere attention to clients. If you have a passion for animal care, previous experience working with animals, and a knack for multitasking, you’ll thrive in this fast-paced environment. We maintain cleanliness in our facility as top priority, so you will also help keep our hospital environment organized and disinfected. We believe in teamwork, complete client engagement, and creating a positive experience for everyone, so if this resonates with you, we would love to hear from you! At El Paso Animal Emergency Center, your love for animals is welcomed, and you will receive competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement plans, paid time off, and even tuition assistance. This is your opportunity to make a difference in every furry life you touch while enjoying a fulfilling career that you love!
Founded in 2011, Veterinary Practice Partners co-own veterinary practices and hospitals and act as a business partner. With partner practices across the United States, they are headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
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