Destination Pet, LLC·Humble, Texas
Provide compassionate nursing care and assist veterinarians with medical examinations and laboratory tests. Maintain facility cleanliness, manage medical records, and support clients with check-in and prescription directions.
Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!
We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at King Crossing Animal Hospital.
Reports to: Practice Manager
PERKS: Full-Time health benefits, 401k, Discounted Pet Insurance
$16.00 - $18.00/hour DOE.
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The right candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented. Must be a self-motivated team player who is attentive to detail, effective at oral and written communication, and demonstrates strong technical skills.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.
Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
Must be comfortable restraining animals during medical examinations.
Must have open availability and no scheduling restrictions. Able to work weekends. Please see additional requirements: Animal restraint Collect blood, urine, and other laboratory samples Perform in-house laboratory testing Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed Place and maintain IV catheters and administer fluids Educate clients on medications, home care, preventive care, and wellness plans
Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants.
In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.
At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity.
We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics.
Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team.
So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion.
Ready to join our pack?
Market context
In Texas, veterinary assistant openings are often driven by steady demand in clinics that need support with patient care, client service, and daily operations. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for prior clinic experience, physical ability to assist with handling, and flexible schedules for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your availability and clinic experience before applying.
