Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Position

Join the VCA Katy Trail Animal Hospital Team! We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

We are a nine-doctor practice in the heart of Uptown Dallas committed to providing excellent customer service to our clients and keeping quality medicine as our "north star". Location : 4151 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204 Pay : $20.00 - $23.00 / hr depending on experience and credentials Schedule : 4 -10 hour shifts one week (M-F), then 3- 10 hour shifts M-F and a 6 hour Saturday shift the next week. Closed Sundays.

We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

As a member of the VCA team, you will support the Technician and Doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to :

• Restraining and assisting in patient exams and routine procedures.
• Taking detailed medical histories and patient vitals.
• Filling prescriptions (as allowed by law).
• Maintaining medical records.
• Assisting our wonderful Doctor and Technician staff as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment.
• Client Communication / Education and Patient Assessments
• Radiology
• Venipuncture, catheter placement, and lab work
• Medication administration and pharmacy duties
• Patient Recovery / Post-operative monitoring
• Compassionate care for hospitalized animals

Why Join the VCA Family?

We are passionate about supporting Veterinary Assistants and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Assistant career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

We value your time and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this role, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.