Overview

Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Austin, Texas, USA at Southern Veterinary Partners

Griffith Small Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, award-winning practice in Austin, TX, serving the community for over 30 years. Our team, built on longevity and loyalty, embodies the values of dedication, innovation, and compassion. We operate not just as colleagues but as a close-knit family, united in our passion for providing unparalleled care to every patient that comes through our doors.

We take pride in offering a comprehensive range of services, including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, behavioral medicine, and more. With access to state-of-the-art equipment and technologies, we ensure that our patients receive the highest quality care tailored to their individual needs.

We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance and prioritizing mental health. To support our team members, we do not require late nights or weekend shifts, allowing you to enjoy your time and recharge outside of work.

We are seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Technicians and Assistants, supporting our DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

LVT’s please apply.

Position

Skills:

Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests.

Perform dental procedures in our newly renovated dental suite.

Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner.

Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM.

Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies.

Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations.

High quality client communication on patient updates and questions.

Position Requirements

:

High School diploma or GED certificate.

Schedule Monday through Friday with no weekend shifts.

Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling.

Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay range of $12.35-$20.90/hour based on experience.

Benefits:

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).

Retirement Plan (401k).

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).

Short Term Disability.

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays).

SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs.

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7.

Discounted Veterinary Care.

EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth.

Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022.

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Title: Veterinary Assistant

Company: Southern Veterinary Partners

Location: Austin, Texas, USA

Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary)

 

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